7 surprising facts about Buying Beverly Hills’ Ben Belack

You've seen him on Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills" but what did you really learn? In this Real Tea interview, we'll go deeper on everything from romances, team movements, nepo-babies, Scandoval and more.

Complex hikes, deal-killers, Zillow earnings: Here’s Inman’s Top 5

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

$5.48M mid-century sale is biggest Sierra Madre deal in 20 years

The 1975-era home closed at $1 million over asking, Inman has learned exclusively. Buyers have flocked to Sierra Madre, California, for its privacy and access to nature, as many people continue to work remotely.

Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler on Q1 earnings and the iBuyer’s future

The chief executive of the largest iBuyer spoke to Inman about Opendoor's first-quarter earnings on Thursday — and expectations that the company is turning a corner after a rough 2022.

What layoffs? Most of real estate industry is ramping up, data shows

Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Keller Williams scoops up second Arizona-based indie of 2023

Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021.

Lawsuits, housing and AI: What to watch as NAR’s ‘midyear’ unfolds

The Realtors Legislative Meetings will run May 6-11 and some sessions will be live-streamed for National Association of Realtor members. Here's everything to look for as the conference starts.

Why You Should Forget What You Think You Know About Housing in L.A.

Los Angeles, a city known for its conventional single-family homes, may offer some of today’s most innovative solutions for multifamily housing.

Gray Floors Elicit Visceral Reactions. So Why Are They Seemingly Everywhere?

Fueled by social media, a hatred for trendy gray flooring is thriving. But for many people, living with gray floors isn’t a choice.

Amy Schumer Sells a Spacious Penthouse on the Upper West Side

The $13 million sale on Riverside Drive was one of New York City’s largest closings in April. The priciest was a full-floor apartment at Central Park Tower.

Google Home: A comprehensive review of devices and features

Google Home is a robust ecosystem that offers homeowners a range of smart home devices and features.

Stand out: 6 personal branding tips for brand new real estate agents

Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By consistently applying these Brandamentals developed by branding guru Stacey Ross Cohen, you'll see results.

Aptly named PayProp is a U.K. proptech import landlords will welcome: Tech Review

There’s not an over abundance of spreadsheets or charts (there are some) but instead a series of clean dashboards that track payments, outgoing expenses, revenue streams and tenants.

How to talk to clients about money (and all the rest): The Download

Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers' mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources.

Redfin narrows losses as revenue falls 45% in first 3 months of 2023

Redfin's Q1 revenue declined 45 percent year over year to $325.7 million, as gross profits from its real estate services took a tumble amid a harsh housing market, according to an earnings call Thursday.

RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1

Total revenue dropped 6.2 percent year over year and U.S. agent count fell 5.4 percent, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market.

Vrbo parent Expedia Group posts Q1 revenue gains as losses widen

Despite reporting its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, Vrbo parent Expedia Group reported losing $145 million in the first three months of the year, according to an earnings call on Thursday afternoon.

Market slowdown is ‘chipping away’ at homeowner wealth: Attom

The share of homes that were worth at least 50 percent more than their mortgage fell for the second straight quarter. Still, there are few homes facing foreclosure, according to the latest report from Attom.

Rocket Mortgage parent posts 2nd consecutive $400M+ quarterly loss

CEO Jay Farner says purchase pipeline has been growing, but constrained housing inventory and affordability present ongoing challenges.

Opendoor steers clear of epic 2022 losses in Q1, but revenue remains down

The iBuying giant saw revenue dip 39 percent year over year at the beginning of 2023, according to a Q1 earnings call Thursday. It also sold and bought fewer homes compared to the beginning of 2022.

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