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Questions and answers: It’s Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Aug 2, 2024

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Tyler Mount on real estate and life: ‘Authenticity wins’

Aug 2, 2024

Tyler Mount, a three-time Tony award winner and marketing company founder with career billings of $7 billion did not mince words when he talked about the importance of authenticity at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Rocket says AI helping it grow capacity and keep expenses flat

Aug 2, 2024

With second quarter net income up 28 percent to $178 million, CEO Varun Krishna says Rocket is making "significant investments in data leadership and infrastructure."

‘Reality’ is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows

Aug 1, 2024

Ben Belack of "Buying Beverly Hills" and Ernie Carswell of "Kendra Sells Hollywood" shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV.

To mortgage or not to mortgage? That is the question (for brokers)

Aug 1, 2024

HomeLight CEO Drew Uher says he's glad to be out of the mortgage business. Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal sees value of being in lending "in a very selective way."

RFK Jr. at ICLV: Homeownership is the engine of the middle class

Aug 1, 2024

The Kennedy family scion and presidential contender also argued Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas that democracy depends on people maintaining "a posture of fierce skepticism."

Zillow releases 24 state-compliant short-term touring agreements

Aug 1, 2024

Four months after releasing a first-of-its-kind short-term touring agreement, Zillow has released 24 state-complaint versions of the agreement exclusively for Premier Agent partners.

Courted, Inspectify, LPT Realty take top Inman Innovators honors

Aug 1, 2024

Inman honored 12 individuals and companies at its 26th annual Innovator Awards on Thursday, including awards for company, brokerage and innovator of the year. See the full list of winners.

Opendoor’s revenue declines as losses also grow in second quarter

Aug 1, 2024

The iBuyer's revenue declined 24 percent year over year to $1.5 billion as losses hit $92 million, down from positive income of $23 million the previous year.

Realtor.com CEO: Take Homes.com claims with a grain of salt

Aug 1, 2024

In his second Inman Connect appearance of the year, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed an intensifying rivalry with Homes.com and what his company is doing to lead the charge on preserving buyer agency amid upcoming commission changes.

Affordability: It’s not just high mortgage rates and home prices

Aug 1, 2024

The rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes are creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell.

Trust in real estate hits ‘all-time low,’ Coldwell Banker CEO says

Aug 1, 2024

Kamini Lane spoke to the crowd at Thursday's Inman Connect Las Vegas on industry perception and the prevalence of part-time "slashies."