Airbnb earned $11.1B in 2024 as users spent $82B on the platform

Airbnb said it would spend over $200 million on unspecified investments this year as it looks to continue its post-pandemic boom. The company reported revenue has tripled since it went public in 2020. Continue reading

Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024

The vacation rental company reported “better than expected travel demand” as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday. Continue reading

Corcoran Group veteran Julie Pham joins Compass

After 20 years with Corcoran, veteran broker Julie Pham has moved to Compass. Pham, alongside former Corcoran agent Angela Remigio, also started a namesake team focused on new development and international buyers. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation critics miss ‘the forest for the trees,’ eXp CEO says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his “North Star” is improving the experience of his agents. Continue reading

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie’s strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Brad Inman: There’s opportunity in the international market

In his opening remarks at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Brad Inman suggested that the real estate industry’s interconnectedness represents a means of capitalizing on the globalization of the market. Continue reading

Corcoran breaks into Europe with forthcoming Italian affiliate

The firm, previously known as Immobiliare Magri, will officially launch as Corcoran Magri Properties sometime in the next several weeks led by Maddalena Magri, the brokerage exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

The Agency 2022 Red Paper: A softening, but still strong market

“The key takeaway is this,” CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year’s report. “Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation.” Continue reading

Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland

Keller Williams’ expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader U.S. real estate industry. Continue reading

The Agency acquires Triplemint, raises $35M

The deal and funding come amid rapid expansion for Los Angeles-based The Agency. And the firm plans to use the new money to grow even more. Continue reading