Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
It's later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time
Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time
by Carl Medford May 7
LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss
Company founder Anthony Hsieh returns to executive leadership team, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and homebuilders will help lender scale
by Matt Carter May 6
Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down
The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first 3 months of 2025. That number represents a 4% year-over-year increase
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180M in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy
Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development and continues to expand beyond its regional roots
by Matt Carter May 5
Here's why builders are slamming the brakes on new apartments
Building permits for multifamily units have plunged 27.1 percent from their pandemic-era highs, with new rentals now hitting the market at the slowest pace on record, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 5
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
5 reasons marketing your listings to other agents still wins deals
A structured approach to outreach is your best friend when it comes to getting your next listing in front of the most active buyer agents in your market, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross May 1
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
2025 San Diego Ambassadors
Led by Matt Richling, this exceptional group of real estate professionals will foster connection and collaboration at the premier industry event in San Diego
by Mariya Gordon Apr 29
Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025
The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive
Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against 2 executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150K and won't say if it will defend court challenge of $10M fine in a 3rd case
by Matt Carter Apr 25
FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington
The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada and Oregon
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 25
HouseAmp solves pre-sale renovation friction: Tech Review
HouseAmp provides transparency with enterprise-level security, funding oversight, contractor invoicing and more
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25