The investor on a quest to buy 250 rentals near the US’s top schools
Sean O’Dowd and his partners are betting that they can generate healthy returns by buying single-family homes in the best school districts. So they’re buying hundreds of homes in just 21 ZIP codes.
California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit
Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she was stuck with hefty commissions.
DelPrete: Unprofitability raises questions about Redfin’s viability
According to Mike DelPrete, high debt, low cash and a lack of profitability in its business model call into question Redfin’s current trajectory and its plans for the future.
Major real estate players push back against Florida’s foreign buyer ban
Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Citigroup Inc., Blackstone, Related, Starwood and Wells Fargo & Co., is appealing to state legislators to amend Governor DeSantis’ new, restrictive foreign investment law.
Adam Neumann’s secretive new apartment scheme is now live
The WeWork founder quietly scooped up $1 billion worth of apartment buildings near the peak of the multifamily housing market. His first building is now in lease-up. Here’s what we know.
Simply Homes funded $22M to apply AI to home affordability crisis
Simply Homes applies a more proptech-oriented approach by using an artificial intelligence-generated performance model to determine what each property will require to reach livability and in time, profitability.
Automating verifications lets loanDepot OK loans in minutes
After months of beta testing, the melloNow underwriting engine can analyze credit reports, detect fraud, and validate income and employment data without human assistance.
Get the Right Fire Extinguisher by Knowing Its Class
You know your home needs at least one fire extinguisher, but did you know there are different kinds? I didn’t until two nights ago, but it’s not the kind of thing you want to learn in the moment when you actually need one. Different fire extinguishers actually have different purposes and are designed to fight […]
You Can Get SimpliSafe’s Home Security System for 50% Off Right Now
The SimpleSafe wireless home security system is different from most mainstream home security cameras. You can build your security system by buying exactly what you need; you’re not forced into paying for a monthly subscription to be able to use the most basic features of your security system; and everything is a simple installation that […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 12, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
These Simple Parmesan Tomato Puffs Are the Perfect Party Snack
Frozen puff pastry is one of the party host’s most reliable allies: delicious, versatile, and easy to work with. All are reasons I like to use it for quick assembly recipes, like parmesan tomato puffs. These holiday party-ready appetizers are handheld and mingle-friendly, and they only require four ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven. […]
Nine Things You Need to Tell Your Home Insurer About
With homeownership comes with a lot of unavoidable bills, whether it’s for renovations and repairs or basic necessities like homeowners insurance—which is surprisingly expensive stuff. On average, homeowners pay about $1,428 annually for every $250,000 of coverage, which works out to about $120 per month. When you buy a house and take out a policy […]
These Are the Most Popular iPhone Apps of 2023
There are a lot of apps on Apple’s App Store. By some reports, there are over 1.8 million options to choose from. So if your app is among the most popular programs of any given year, you should definitely pat yourself on the back. As it happens, Apple just announced which iPhone and iPad apps […]
Cloze teams with design platform Canva for seamless listing magic
Cloze is the first application in its category to integrate with the web-based graphic design platform Canva, the customer relationship management platform revealed exclusively to Inman.
Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California
Redfin’s new commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents will keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75 percent.
