Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Rents are expected to "surge," according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA.

Departures, arrivals and tiny homes: Inman’s Top 5

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.

Redfin lays off 46 employees at Seattle HQ

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has begun the year by laying off 46 employees, including managers in its headquarters, program, and field leadership roles. No agents were part of the layoffs, a spokesperson told GeekWire, which broke the news Thursday afternoon.

Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs

Court probes "reverse auction" allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate.