Real Brokerage lands at No. 38 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
'We’re committed to leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate agent productivity and deliver a seamless, intuitive experience for both agents and their clients': Real CEO Tamir Poleg
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
Keller Williams' KW Command targeted in phishing attack
The company said the attack was unsuccessful. In response to the incident, some Command features were temporarily restricted, and KW rolled out multi-factor authentication
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Repealing CCP will create '2-tiered' housing market, NAHREP warns
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has spoken in favor of the Clear Cooperation Policy, noting it's key to ensuring homebuyers have fair housing access
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
Zillow Pres Susan Daimler steps down, Jun Choo becomes COO
Daimler had been president of the mega-portal since early 2021. She previously held the roles of senior vice president and GM at Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Samantha Giuggio named Fathom Realty president, COO transitions
Fathom Holdings has announced Samantha Giuggio as Fathom Realty president and Fathom Holdings chief operations officer, and Jon Gwin's appointment as chief revenue officer
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 14
Better funds $1B in mortgages in Q3 but still $54M in the red
Having pivoted from refinancing to purchase loans, CEO Vishal Garg says investment in AI technology and partnerships with retailers like NEO Home Loans will fuel cost-effective growth
by Matt Carter Nov 13
Rocket boosts market share, posts $481M Q3 loss on writedowns
Looking beyond paper writedowns in the fair value of its mortgage servicing rights, CEO Varun Krishna is pleased as Q3 mortgage originations climb 28% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents
Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Amerant Bank exits Texas but still providing mortgages nationwide
Coral Gables, Florida-based community bank sells its Houston branches to MidFirst Bank, but growing mortgage subsidiary Amerant Mortgage has a presence in most states
by Matt Carter Nov 12
Fathom Holdings' revenue drops 10% as market challenges linger
The company's Q3 revenue clocked in at $83.7M while net losses rose to $8.1M as Fathom faced an uncertain market and dealt with expenses related to a $3M NAR settlement contingency
Opendoor lays off 300 workers after posting $78M Q3 loss
The San Francisco-based iBuyer bought and sold more homes during Q3 than it did a year ago and trimmed its net loss by 14% from Q2 and 26% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam appeals sentence
Accused of embezzling as much as $27B alongside her husband and other accomplices, Truong My Lan told the court on Monday that her sentence is ‘too expensive to pay’ and 'too severe'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 6
EXp punches back over criticism of 'sweetheart' commission deal
The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that its settlement wasn't too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
LoanDepot is back in the black for the first time since Q4 2021
Beleaguered lender ekes out $2.67M Q3 profit on $315M in revenue, with loan originations up 9% from a year ago as mortgage refinancing bounces back on retreating rates
by Matt Carter Nov 5
Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere
The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name 'Windermere Signature Properties' nearly 4 years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales wrote an open-letter urging local, state and federal legislators who win today's elections to tackle housing affordability with 'pragmatic' solutions
by Marian McPherson Nov 5