Opinion
After outpacing the competition, market conditions have finally caught up with the iBuyer, forcing it to prove that its model still works — even in a downturn
by Mike DelPrete Sep 19
Opinion
Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model
by Mike DelPrete Sep 9
Opinion
Hard on the heels of its partnership announcement with Zillow and its $62M FTC fine, Opendoor is banking on advertising to restore its brand reputation
by Mike DelPrete Aug 19
Opinion
Find out what Compass' Q2 earnings numbers mean and what it's doing to cut costs in the face of its ongoing cash burn
by Mike DelPrete Aug 17
Opinion
The former rivals are now bedfellows in a new partnership that seeks to use the power of Zillow's platform to feed Opendoor's sales funnel
by Mike DelPrete Aug 10
Opinion
If the market shift has stalled out your CRM, it may be time to reset. Not sure where to start? We are here to diagnose and cure your CRM woes
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
About 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in June 2022, or about 14.9% of all homes that went under contract throughout the month, according to a new report from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 11
Opinion
The changing demographics of our nation require the real estate industry to continue to learn and welcome all people in our changing American population
by Tim Hur Jul 8
Opinion
Opendoor made over 2M offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. This highlights the growing potential of Opendoor's 'top of the funnel' customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zillow
by Mike DelPrete Jun 30
Opinion
The real estate industry is ripe for innovation. As agents continue to struggle to solve big and small problems, new tech is always welcome
by Georg Chmiel Jun 24
Opinion
The heady days of record home price appreciation — the most significant driver of iBuyer profitability — appear to be coming to a close (for now)
by Mike DelPrete Jun 21
Ouch! With inflation at an all time high, 2022 first-year agents may be feeling the burn more than their previous class. Read this to help create some room in your budget
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
Homeowner equity grew by 32.2% in the past year as the number of borrowers underwater on their mortgages fell to a new low. California, Hawaii and Washington led the way
by Taylor Anderson Jun 8
Opinion
Keeping in mind the personality type of your clients can help you become perceptive and tailor your approach, so that you're able to provide the best homebuying experience possible
by Christine Carr Jun 3
Intercontinental Exchange has agreed to acquire Black Knight, a mortgage-industry service provider, at a valuation of $13.1B, it was announced Wednesday
by Daniel Houston May 4