WeWork to close 40 locations across US amid otherwise promising Q3
The coworking space lost $568M in Q3, an improvement from the same period last year when it lost $802M, according to earnings Thursday. Its revenue hovered at $817M, a 24% lift from 2021
by Ben Verde Nov 10
Flyhomes lays off workers amid 'housing recession'
The layoffs are the second round of job cuts from the end-to-end platform pioneer this year. They also add to thousands of other real estate layoffs in 2022
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
After cutting Q3 losses, loanDepot has sights set on breaking even
The troubled lender has shed 5,200 workers through layoffs and attrition and is instituting other cost-cutting measures aimed at trimming $400M in annual expenses by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie battened down the hatches in Q3
Fannie and Freddie remain profitable but are setting aside pots of money to cover future losses in the event that falling home prices drive up defaults
by Matt Carter Nov 8
EXp Realty expands into Poland amid international push
Competition and a slowing market are making international expansions an increasingly important part of many US companies plans for growth, including eXp Realty
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
Fathom raises transaction fees, boosts incentives amid Q3 loss
The real estate brokerage and tech platform is accelerating cost cutting after posting a $6M third-quarter loss, with revenue up 10.2% to $111.3M and agent count up 33% to 9,991
by Matt Carter Nov 7
UWM overtakes Rocket Mortgage as biggest US lender after strong Q3
United Wholesale Mortgage says it's attracting not only homebuyers, but mortgage originators, by slashing rates and offering the latest technology to build market share
by Matt Carter Nov 4
Plunging prices, net losses, Q3 earnings: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week, Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2022
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 4
Douglas Elliman's revenue declines as luxury inventory shortage lingers
The New York-based luxury real estate brokerage reported consolidated revenues of $272.6M in third-quarter earnings Thursday, compared to $354.2M over the same period in 2021
by Ben Verde Nov 4
JPMorgan Chase wants to disrupt rent payment: The Real Word
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by Byron Lazine Nov 4
Mr. Cooper announces third round of layoffs affecting 800 workers
Mr. Cooper, which had 8,200 employees at the end of last year, laid off 250 workers from its lending business during the first quarter and announced another 420 layoffs in June
by Matt Carter Nov 3
Rocket's profits down 93% as mortgage originations fall
With rising mortgage rates drastically curtailing lending, Rocket Mortgage saw third-quarter mortgage originations plummet by 73% from a year ago, to $23.7B
by Matt Carter Nov 3
RE/MAX hangs onto slim profit in Q3 amid housing downturn
Steep declines in core revenue streams like broker fees were offset partly by the acquisition of independent franchise network RE/MAX Integra, according to earnings data on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Nov 3
Zillow sees Q3 revenue dip, but manages to significantly trim losses
The company brought in $483M in revenue and suffered a loss of $53M — an improvement over the Q3 2021 losses of $329M, according to quarterly earnings results Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Finance of America refugees land at Hallmark Home Mortgage
Hallmark is positioned to become one of the top 100 mortgage lenders with expansion into Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas
by Matt Carter Nov 2
LoanDepot launches joint venture with National HomeCorp
NHC Mortgage will offer home loans in Florida, Iowa and North Carolina, with plans to expand to 9 other states in 2023
by Matt Carter Nov 2