Zillow raced to catch up with Opendoor in a secret initiative called ‘Project Ketchup’: Report
Zillow may have damaged relationships with repair contractors in its race to gain market share from rival iBuyers, Business Insider reports
by Daniel Houston Nov 9
Coldwell Banker Bain acquired by Houston title insurance company
Coldwell Banker Bain chair Bill Riss has sold his majority interest in the company to US RES Holdco, an affiliate of Houston title insurance company Stewart Information Services
Roofstock's new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes
Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1K. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5K
Opendoor acquires digital mortgage company RedDoor
San Francisco-based RedDoor has developed a quick pre-approval process for consumers and will see its products integrated into the iBuyer's lending services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Offerpad CEO: Zillow's folly was in 'chase' to be the 'fastest'
In a new interview on Thursday, Offerpad CEO Brian Bair explained where Zillow went wrong and his enduring faith in the iBuying business model
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 29 - Nov. 5, 2021
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
by Inman Nov 5
Airbnb revenue and income hit an all-time high in Q3
As pent-up travel demand and the ability to work remotely came to a head, the company's revenue increased 67% year over year and income surged 280% year over year
Finance firm backed by Ryan Serhant expands business to South Florida
The company's services are now available to agents and brokerages in South Florida that want to receive their commissions up front
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
No, BlackRock isn't buying up all of Zillow's homes
Zillow's ill-fated iBuying venture drew detractors online before the program collapsed. But as the company races to unload 18,000 homes, were they right about where it's headed?
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
Realtor.com gears up for battle with Zillow as revenues jump 30%
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson and Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow tout the portal's robust growth as they see the window to take the top spot from Zillow
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Vrbo drove Expedia Group to surpass Q3 earnings expectations
Expedia Group's CEO said the short-term rental platform was 'a particular highlight' that helped the company's strong performance during the quarter
Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next
Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Opendoor launches new end-to-end consumer platform
Opendoor Complete will let consumers track their transactions and coordinate both home sales and purchases from one location
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
These venture capitalists predicted Zillow Offers' demise
Opendoor co-founder Keith Rabois and 'The Big Short' investor Steve Eisman predicted the end of Zillow Offers as soon as it began. What did they see that others didn't?
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
game over
Opinion
Zillow’s decision to shut down its iBuying business is more than just a response to the volatility of the Zestimate, but rather an indication that technology can't solve everything
by Bernice Ross Nov 4
West + Main acquires Oregon-based Fred Real Estate Group
The acquisition will grow Colorado-based West + Main Homes by more than 130 agents and is set to be finalized by the end of 2021