Redfin Now is buying homes for cash in Los Angeles

The company had previously been operating its iBuyer program in other parts of Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County, but also revealed Wednesday that it has closed on 150 homes across the region. Continue reading

Corcoran franchises are on sale today. Here’s what one will cost you

Corcoran is officially ready to start selling franchises. The real estate brokerage, under the umbrella of Realogy, officially filed its franchise disclosure document this week. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Ryan Schneider on the big bets for 2019

Realogy CEO will discuss what he’s learned over the past year, and what’s ahead, with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: eXp Realty CEO Glenn Sanford on innovating in a shifting market

“You have to show that you’re innovating on behalf of the agent” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Dessa on using brain studies to accomplish your goals

What can you learn from musician Dessa’s experience to make your own real estate business stronger? Continue reading

Flat-fee brokerage Home Bay raises $13.5M, plans expansion

Flat-fee real estate company Home Bay just raised millions of dollars and has plans for a major expansion, marking the latest development in the cut-throat world of disruptive low-cost brokerages. Continue reading

Why is Purplebricks’ backer betting hard on hybrid agents?

Axel Springer, the $6 billion European media house, is going “all in” with online hybrid agents, through its investments in Purplebricks and Homeday. It’s making a calculated bet that competing with its real estate agency customers is the best long-ter… Continue reading

Former Coldwell Banker team opens Chicago’s first Engel & Völkers office

A former Coldwell Banker team is bringing the international real estate brand Engel & Völkers to Chicago. Continue reading