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Inman Review: Plunk helps homeowners evaluate renovation projects

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A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement. Continue reading →

Listing feedback doesn’t matter. Stop worrying about it

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It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Why fewer Home Depot shoppers isn’t a bad sign for housing

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As the home improvement retailer’s earnings report revealed, there are fewer Home Depot shoppers now than when the pandemic first began. However, that shouldn’t necessarily spark concern about the housing market. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Is the eviction crisis really overblown?

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon and Nicole discuss how the eviction crisis is more “clickbait” than we may think, if HOA and condo boards is good for business and an MTV show that’s making a comeback.
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Inman Review: Hate writing listing descriptions? Agently’s AI can help

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For the individual agent who needs to get off the ground quickly and affordably or who simply needs help writing listing descriptions, Agently is a good investment. Continue reading →

Zillow’s agent revenue lead on realtor.com is slipping: Mike DelPrete

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Historically, Zillow has maintained a consistent 2.5x agent revenue lead over realtor.com, but in the past quarter that lead has slipped, as realtor.com grew its agent revenues much more than Zillow. Continue reading →

Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech

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Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry’s first hybrid fintech-proptech application. Continue reading →

When will prices cool? Here are the factors at play

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Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can’t last forever. Here’s what it’ll take for prices to even out.

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The Real Word: Is Zillow’s ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home — plus real estate tips from Kim Kardashian.
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Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?

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The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency. Continue reading →