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Matterport exec alleges she was fired for raising business concerns

Aug 7, 2024

The former sales executive filed a lawsuit in California alleging "she was pushed out of the company because she raised concerns about illegal and unethical practices."

Should you talk politics? Only if you can keep it professional

Aug 7, 2024

Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes.

Consumer watchdog advises buyers to pay agents ‘2% or less’

Aug 6, 2024

The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead.

Matterport revenue grows, losses improve during Q2

Aug 6, 2024

Total revenue grew to $42.2 million during the second quarter of 2024, up from $39.6 million the previous year, as the company worked to increase its market share.

Tell us about your biggest Inman Connect Las Vegas takeaways

Aug 6, 2024

An inspiring keynote? A stellar panel? We want to know what you saw, heard or read from ICLV that changed your perspective and your business.

UWM shares at 3-year high on prospect of refi ‘mini boom’

Aug 6, 2024

The nation's largest mortgage lender posted a healthy $76 million second quarter profit, paid down debt, and said it's in prime position to capitalize and grow as mortgage rates drop.

Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter

Aug 6, 2024

The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11 percent to $2.75 billion in the second quarter of this year. Travelers made 125.1 million total bookings in three months.

Redfin sees Q2 revenue rise, while losses remain nearly flat

Aug 6, 2024

The company saw revenue climb 7 percent to $295.2 million between April and June, but it also lost $27.9 million — just a hair above its Q2 2023 loss.

10 top takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas

Aug 6, 2024

These Inman Connect Las Vegas panels highlighted the immense value of community and collaboration in driving our industry forward, Inside Real Estate's Stacey Soliel writes.

Investment firm loses former Trump hotel to foreclosure auction

Aug 6, 2024

Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group purchased the luxury hotel in 2022 for $375 million with a $285 million loan from BDT & MSD Partners. By 2023, the firm had defaulted on its debt.

Maui reaches $4B settlement as wildfire anniversary nears

Aug 6, 2024

More than 10,000 plaintiffs, including homeowners and businesses, have reached a $4 billion settlement that comes less than a year after a devastating wildfire on the Hawaiian island.

Perchwell’s $25M Series B revs up idling VC market

Aug 6, 2024

Brokerage and MLS software platform Perchwell has closed on a Series B round of funding led by Lux Capital.