Google rolls out AI platform for mortgage lenders

Google Cloud rolled out Lending DocAI in preview mode last fall with Roostify, a provider of digital mortgage solutions to lenders, on board as a strategic partner. Continue reading

8 ways to rank higher on Google — and improve your website traffic

Getting your website to rank on Google is like putting together pieces of a puzzle. All of your efforts across various channels come together to build your website’s authority. Here are few tips to help drum up more traffic for your business. Continue reading

From Urban Compass to IPO: The history of Compass in 21 stories

As the real estate world waits to see how the brokerage’s initial public offering will unfold this week, take a look back at Compass’ decade-long road to success as covered by Inman. Continue reading

Better.com partners with Google to hire 2,000 new employees

Digital mortgage startup Better.com has pledged to hire Google Career Certificate graduates by 2024 as part of the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Continue reading

How Google Alerts can help you stay on top of your business

Whether you use it for reputation management, keeping an eye on the agents you work with or getting an edge on the competition, Google Alerts are an invaluable tool. Here are a few creative ways to use this powerful tool. Continue reading

NBA star Kevin Durant’s former Bay Area home lists for $6M

A Bay Area home that Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant recently rented has been listed off market for $5.99 million. Continue reading

Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much

Google’s data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference. Continue reading

The post-coronavirus office: more air purifiers, less open floor plans

In the past few weeks, demand for air purification systems has jumped in an effort to provide safer work environments for employees. A shift away from open-concept offices may not be far behind. Continue reading

Cost of marketing on Facebook, Instagram falls during pandemic

Homesnap has found that with more people online, the cost of clicks and impressions on certain platforms is going down during the crisis. Continue reading