Why Opendoor is suddenly lighting up real estate social media

Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content. Continue reading

Walshe murder trial: Defense floats new story in opening statement

In opening remarks, attorneys for Brian Walshe said he misled investigators about his wife’s disappearance after finding her “unresponsive” in their bed on the morning of Jan. 1, 2023. Continue reading

Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works

From TikTok’s booming livestream sales to Meta’s latest privacy fumble, the rules of online engagement are shifting fast, digital marketing expert Jessi Healey writes. Discover what’s driving real results and what’s quietly tanking your reach. Continue reading

Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech

Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is. Continue reading

Trump bump flattens for luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley

The area’s high-end homebuyers, many of whom work in tech, don’t take market fluctuations well, largely because their wealth is typically generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, they won’t be buying real estate. Continue reading

This Women’s History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable

Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event as part of your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Continue reading

Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons

From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever. Continue reading

Compass agent Matt Holm thrives along backbone of the US economy

Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city’s burgeoning tech industry, and he’ll share his insights on Silicon Valley’s emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month. Continue reading

Buyers need an income that starts with a 3 to live in this pricey city

Homebuyers need to earn an income of more than $150,000 to afford homes in 14 out of the 50 biggest metro areas as of April, according to Realtor.com. But in San Jose, buyers must earn at least $361,000. Continue reading

Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested

Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and the demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching the state’s luxury inventory thin. Continue reading