Zillow wraps ShowingTime deal as feds continue FTC investigation

The $500 million deal was first announced in February, and it prompted a heated debate among ShowingTime users. Despite the deal closing, the FTC is reportedly still seeking information from the companies. Continue reading

Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month

The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass’ aggressive acquisition strategy. Continue reading

Clear Capital acquires floor plan app CubiCasa

CubiCasa’s mobile scanner provides real estate photographers, staging professionals, interior designers and contractors a solution for acquiring space dimensions and construction insight in under five minutes. Continue reading

Appraisal licensing controversy engulfs South Dakota governor

Gov. Kristi Noem has been accused of committing an “abuse of power” while her daughter was trying to become a licensed appraiser. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway franchise network adds Tennessee brokerage

Tennessee’s Lakeside Real Estate Group will do business under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand, the franchise network announced. Continue reading

Howard Hanna Jr., founder of real estate powerhouse, dead at 101

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services founder Howard Hanna, Jr. has passed, according to a family announcement. HHRES is the largest family-owned and operated brokerage in the U.S. Continue reading

Ocrolus valued at $500M after raising $80M Series C round

The document automation platform is staffing up its machine learning and data science teams in the wake of a funding round led by Fin VC. Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Sept. 18 – 24, 2021

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading