Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year

The company squeaked out of 2024 with improved quarterly losses, even though net losses for the year were significant. CEO Michael Liebowitz expressed optimism for the firm’s future. Continue reading

6 named to NAR REACH Australia’s latest class

Six innovative companies from Down Under have been named by Second Century Ventures as members of the 2025 cohort for REACH Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading

Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions

Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning. Continue reading

Pam Liebman: Most listings should be ‘shared amongst everybody’

The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact. Continue reading

Renting becomes sign of wealth as many opt against homebuying

A recent Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, MLS and county records from 2019 to 2023 found that in 35 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, wealthy renters are taking over the rental market. Certain cities, including San Jose, California; Raleigh, No… Continue reading

The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth

The value of America’s nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7 trillion at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans hit a record $49.2 trillion, according to a Redfin analysis. Continue reading

Former Engel & Völkers CXO Peter Ianos joins The Agency

Ianos has been in the industry for more than two decades, and spent about 12 years at Engel & Völkers, where he served in a variety of leadership roles. Continue reading

Tomo Mortgage secures $20M in Series B funding round

Tomo Mortgage, an AI-powered digital mortgage lender, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to $130 million, company executives announced Tuesday. Continue reading

Krishna, Kelman dish on the future of ‘the Rocket-Redfin experience’

Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared with Inman why they agreed to merge as part of a $1.75 billion acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center of it. Continue reading

Attracting agents? Your consumer-facing website isn’t enough

Want to attract more agents to your team or brokerage? Make sure you’re creating online messaging that’s dedicated specifically to recruitment, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading