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Zillow taps Uber executive as vice president of market operations

Jan 14, 2025

Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday.

Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid

Jan 14, 2025

In this market, many buyers are choosing the most affordable homes with the fewest flaws, broker Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done.

Boom’s applicant screening latest addition to landlord platform

Jan 14, 2025

Rental software provider Boom is releasing a new product to help customers speed and fortify the accuracy of tenant screening.

To sell or not to sell? Homeowners reprioritize reasons for waiting

Jan 14, 2025

What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move.

Something as small as a sesame seed can sink an experience

Jan 14, 2025

Coach Darryl Davis offers insight into how a small mistake or moment of carelessness can undermine not only your professional reputation but the industry as a whole.

Nominations are open for Inman’s 2025 real estate awards program

Jan 14, 2025

Inman Awards recognizes outstanding accomplishments across the residential real estate industry with eight distinctive categories. Each award shines a spotlight on the companies and individuals at the forefront of the real estate industry, as well as in specialties including mortgage and finance, marketing, proptech, leadership and AI.

How real estate turns commission trauma into strategic wisdom

Jan 14, 2025

As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to convert market trauma into strategic wisdom will separate the next generation of leaders from those who remain trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes.

Can’t miss sessions at Inman Connect New York 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding, and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

Jan 13, 2025

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more.

Brookfield Properties said to be acquiring Divvy Homes in ‘fire sale’

Jan 13, 2025

Valued at $2 billion in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year.

Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving 8-year-old son edibles

Jan 13, 2025

Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe is facing child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found nine boxes of marijuana in his home.

Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander’s NYC apartment

Jan 13, 2025

The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming that they serially raped and sexually assaulted women.