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
Opendoor lays off 18% of workforce ahead of Q3 earnings call this week
The cuts affect approximately 550 people, Opendoor CEO Eric Wu said in a blog post Wednesday, and come amid a worsening housing market that has forced layoffs across the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Real estate companies are about to tell us just how bad the downturn is
Many of the industry's big companies are about to report their third-quarter earnings. The reports will offer the first in-depth look at how firms coped with a rapidly cooling market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Haven scores $8M Series A to help mortgage servicers cross market
Latest funding round, led by Fifth Wall with participation by Fidelity National Financial, RWT Horizons and 1Sharpe Ventures, brings total funding to date to $13.5M
by Matt Carter Nov 1
Coldwell Banker CEO: Not every company will make it through slump
M. Ryan Gorman said the current downturn is an opportunity for his company, while noting that some competitors 'may not have a plan for good times let alone a plan for bad times'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Compass taps Cushman executive as chief financial officer at pivotal time
Kalani Reelitz joins the brokerage at a time of significant transition, and as it tries to achieve positive cash flow next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 28
Airbnbust, Compass REtreat, Zillow layoffs: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week, Oct. 21-27, 2022
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Oct. 21-27, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 28
Gary Keller's best advice for a downturn: The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Expect more mergers and acquisitions, Gary Keller's advice for the current market and Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Oct 27
Zillow lays off 300 workers as portal pivots from iBuying to 'super app'
Approximately 5% of Zillow's workforce has been let go as the company shifts its focus towards technology, according to a new report published Wednesday
by Ben Verde Oct 26
'The Airbnbust is upon us': A tweet hints at Airbnb's fall. But is it right? 
Social media users claim short-term rental bookings are collapsing. But the data tells another story. Inman reached out to Airbnb and to some experts who follow the short-term rental space
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
Splitero expands equity-sharing service into Colorado, Washington
The expansion comes as 85% of homeowners with a mortgage have a rate far below the current 7% yet high equity in their home. Splitero said expansion plans will continue in other states in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Oct 25