Number of homes for sale declines 15.7% in March

The market started to show a slow down in the second half of March as the coronavirus outbreak settled in, according to data from realtor.com and Redfin. Continue reading

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading

10 cities best prepared to weather a coronavirus-fueled economic storm

How cities, businesses and housing markets behave over the next 30 days as the pandemic continues to spread will be crucial on the road to recovery. Continue reading

Citing pandemic, Redfin sells $110M stake to venture capital firm

Durable Capital Partners is run by former T Rowe Price investment manager Henry Ellenbogen. “In chaotic times, he understands our long-term commitments,” Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said. Continue reading

HomeServices of America is once again the top real estate brokerage

HomeServices of America topped the annual Real Trends 500, edging out the Realogy Brokerage Group for the top spot in 2019 transaction sides. Continue reading

Redfin pulls back on lead sales as video tours surge amid virus crisis

CEO Glenn Kelman said in the latest episode of Inman’s Daily Dispatch podcast that his company continues to see strong traffic and that real estate will recover. Continue reading

Zillow CEO: ‘There’s no coronavirus playbook’

Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25 percent of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending. Continue reading