ICE sees $13B Black Knight merger surviving antitrust concerns

Black Knight is reportedly looking to spin off its Empower loan origination system to placate regulators' antitrust concerns as critics raise market power, data privacy issues.

The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist

Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring.

What red flags signal a bad leader? Pulse

In this week's Pulse, we're wondering: What sure signs of bad leadership should not be ignored? How can you recover from a toxic leader?

Feel a career shift coming on? Here’s how to get the home team onboard

Whether taking that promotion, expanding their business, getting a broker’s license or trying to prepare everyone for a different financial reality, here are some tips agents can use to communicate better with their families.

‘How the hell did I get here?’ How to make moves without regrets

Being really honest with yourself and asking these key soul-searching questions can help you determine whether making a move is right for you at this particular moment in your life, author and coach Darryl Davis writes.

Playing the blame game in this market? Here’s how to stop

Whether you call it TBG or the blame game, it has an insidious effect on your business, writes team leader Carl Medford. The longer it's allowed to fester, the more damage blame will cause to team unity and morale, along with client confidence and trust.

Zavvie debuts power buyer program

The white-labeling program, zavvie Power Buyer, was announced exclusively to Inman and will include two models: contingency-free (cash offer) financing and a buy-before-you-sell bridge loan.

Airbnb notches first profitable full year as demand surges, rates fall

The short-term rental platform posted $1.9 billion in profits and $8.4 billion in revenue in 2022, a 40 percent surge from a year earlier, according to executives during a full-year and 4Q earnings call Tuesday afternoon.

KW mega team Livian grows with Southeast merger

The three combined teams add 20 agents with more than 4,500 real estate transactions under their belts to Livian's roster, according to the company.

Opendoor shifts gears and slows homebuying

After a brutal Q3 in a rapidly shifting market, Opendoor has significantly slowed down its pace of home acquisitions.

Three years into COVID, landlords grapple with what to do about rent

Leniency or government protections often kept rent below market rate and prevented evictions. Three years into the pandemic, property managers are deciding how to move forward.

These Inman Connect sponsors will help the industry turn a corner

We asked select sponsors to share what draws them to be a part of Inman Connect Las Vegas 2023 — and what attendees can expect from them this summer.

Fresh off Super Bowl baby bump, Rihanna’s starter home hits market

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss.

Housing singled out as largest contributor to inflation: Economists

Housing costs were the biggest contributor to inflation in January, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Increased food and energy costs were smaller by comparison.

RateMyAgent, Realtor.com forge review publishing partnership

Realtors who use the review facilitation solution RateMyAgent can now send their customers' feedback to the trade group's home search portal Realtor.com.

Rocket CEO Jay Farner, who led company’s 2020 IPO, retiring June 1

Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company's interim CEO while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader.

Presale renovator Revive acquires HomePrep as it eyes the East Coast

Revive has acquired HomePrep outside of Washington, D.C. in a continued nationwide expansion, executives told Inman exclusively. The company adds value with no up-front costs to homesellers.

Real Tea: ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ agents dish on rookie mistakes

Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV.

$40M NYC penthouse deal sets record for eXp Realty

The penthouse apartment sits at the southwest corner of Central Park and sprawls across more than 8,000 square feet.

PLACE hires former Homeward exec Brian Gubernick

Brian Gubernick will serve as PLACE's new chief real estate officer tasked with helping teams and agents grow their businesses.

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