Tag Archives: Industry News

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 18, 2023 - 10:09 pm |May 18, 2023 Uncategorized

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Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said. Continue reading →

Sam Zell, billionaire real estate investor, dies at 81

By Daniel Houston | May 18, 2023 - 5:59 pm |May 18, 2023 Uncategorized

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The founder and chairman of Equity Residential had interests spanning real estate, manufacturing, healthcare and media, among other sectors. Continue reading →

Builder confidence rises as low inventory hikes new-home demand

By Taylor Anderson | May 17, 2023 - 7:17 pm |May 17, 2023 Uncategorized

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New homes now represent a third of all homes on the market. That’s 2.5 times higher than the historical average for the two decades leading up to COVID-19, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI. Continue reading →

WeWork’s Sandeep Mathrani steps down as CEO after 3 years at helm

By Marian McPherson | May 17, 2023 - 5:34 pm |May 17, 2023 Uncategorized

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After only three years, Sandeep Mathrani is leaving the CEO position. WeWork board member David Tolley will take over in the interim. Continue reading →

Maxwell’s LenderSelect deal grows footprint with community banks

By Matt Carter | May 16, 2023 - 8:43 pm |May 16, 2023 Uncategorized

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The deal to acquire LenderSelect from Blue Ridge Bankshares will also enable “significant expansion” of the secondary market trading platform, Maxwell Capital. Continue reading →

Submissions open for 5th annual NAR startup Pitch Battle

By Ben Verde | May 15, 2023 - 6:42 pm |May 15, 2023 Uncategorized

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The Pitch Battle offers real estate technology startups the opportunity to showcase their tech to industry-leading investors for the chance to win $15,000. Continue reading →

Realtor.com chief brushes off major Q1 drop in traffic

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 15, 2023 - 6:14 pm |May 15, 2023 Uncategorized

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David Doctorow attributed Realtor.com’s reduced traffic to a slower market and argued that his company’s sites have superior engagement than competitors. Continue reading →

Fed mistakes, membership dues, contract issues: Inman’s Top 5

By Dani Vanderboegh | May 12, 2023 - 5:00 pm |May 12, 2023 Uncategorized

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Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman’s Top 5 most-read stories of the week. Continue reading →

Mr. Cooper closing in on $1T portfolio with Home Point deal

By Matt Carter | May 11, 2023 - 10:43 pm |May 11, 2023 Uncategorized

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After selling off originations businesses and laying off thousands, Home Point will sell $84 billion in mortgage servicing rights for $324 million in cash. Continue reading →

Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard

By Ben Verde | May 11, 2023 - 8:14 pm |May 11, 2023 Uncategorized

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“I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said. Continue reading →