Opendoor can't hang on to profitability as Q3 revenue craters
The iBuyer saw revenue fall 71% year over year in the 3rd quarter of 2023. The company also lost $106M — a reversal from Q2's net profit
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
EXp streamlines ExpressOffers iBuyer program with Opendoor deal
Opendoor is now the primary cash-offer solution behind eXp's ExpressOffers platform. Agents will soon be able to request a cash offer on qualified properties directly through an eXp dashboard
Third of homes now purchased in cash, highest level in 9 years
A new report released by Redfin found that 33.4% of home purchases were made in cash during April 2023 — up from 30.7% a year earlier
by Ben Verde Jun 7
Opendoor's losses doubled in Q4 as the iBuyer's revenue fell 25%
The dominant iBuyer lost nearly $400M in the fourth quarter, according to an earnings call Thursday. That's better than the previous quarter, but a big jump from the same period in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 23
Zavvie raises $3.65M, bets on alternative homebuying preferences
Second Century Ventures Managing Partner Tyler Thompson will join zavvie's board of directors, the company announced
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers
Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be talking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Dec 14
Zoodealio's smart upgrades reflect an evolving industry: Tech Review
One-time Inman New Kid on the Block, Zoodealio's updates adjust to new purchasing models created by the mortgage-hybrids, and introduce another way to sell: Cash+
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Homeward cuts 25% of staff in second round of layoffs
The power buyer previously cut 20% of its staff in August. The cuts come as the broader real estate industry grapples with soaring mortgage rates and slowing sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
WATCH: Power Buyers at ICLV say cash offers will never go out of style
Knock and HomeLight CEOs are witnessing a sea change as the market shifts, but they said that doesn't necessarily mean buyer and seller appetites for cash offers will change anytime soon
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Is 'shift' the new 'pivot'? 5 ways to generate listings in a rocky market
For agents looking to change their listing generation strategy in a shifting market, top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday
Ribbon slashes one-third of workforce to adjust to 'new reality'
After expanding into 8 new states and more than doubling its market footprint this year, the Power Buyer is laying off 136 employees in search of an 'achievable path to profitability'
by Matt Carter Jul 28
UpEquity latest Power Buyer to join zavvie's solutions marketplace
Austin, Texas-based mortgage platform has more avenues to partner with real estate brokerages as it looks to expand its footprint to 23 states by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Buyers are still competing. Here's how to best help them
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Everyone understands a buyer can get cold feet or buyer’s remorse in a changing market, so demonstrating commitment is paramount
by Mark Choey Jul 1
Power buyer Homeward floats into Florida with Miami, Tampa launch
Texas-based power buyer Homeward launched in Florida on Tuesday. Buyers will be able to request cash offers and use the platform's mortgage and title services
by Marian McPherson May 10
Ribbon wants to free buyers from the pitfalls of chain transactions
Ribbon co-founder and CTO Wei Gan says he wants homebuyers to be able to move beyond the traditional model of selling before buying, giving latitude to all sets of buyers
by Matt Carter Apr 18