Opendoor CEO resigns
After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer's sales side, Inman has learned exclusively
by Taylor Anderson Jun 12
Opendoor CEO resigns
Shares in the iBuyer have traded for as little as $0.58 on the Nasdaq in recent days — well below the $1 threshold companies must meet to avoid delisting
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate
From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market
by Jessi Healey May 15
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
Rentals, tech and efficiency drive real estate’s Q4 earnings
Companies doubling down on rentals, AI and streamlined operations pulled ahead, while others struggled with agent attrition and slowing sales
by Jessi Healey Feb 27
Opendoor saw rising losses in Q4, but managed to boost revenue
The iBuyer's $1.1B in Q4 revenue wasn't enough to offset a loss of $113M. However, CEO Carrie Wheeler said the company entered 2025 as 'a leaner, more efficient business'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low
Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Opendoor revenue dips and losses rise amid Q1 transaction slump
Opendoor drew $1.2B in revenue between January and March, according to first-quarter earnings released Thursday. The new numbers reflect a tough market, but also some hope for the iBuyer
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
DelPrete: Profitability still matters when evaluating a business model
Mike DelPrete lays out the case for a variety of financial metrics and argues that, at the end of the day, a business eventually needs to make money
by Mike DelPrete Apr 1
Opendoor's partnership with eXp officially goes live
The companies' integrated technology will streamline the process to make Opendoor cash offers available to eXp's tens of thousands of agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
Opendoor posts significant decline in revenue but narrows losses in Q4
In a Q4 earnings report Thursday afternoon, Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler struck an optimistic tone and pointed to the 'potential for a more normalized macro backdrop' in 2024
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
DelPrete: The real estate disruptors are still in hibernation
Mike DelPrete examines how the number of mortgage loan originators on staff at disruptive mortgage companies can offer a leading indicator of financing demand
by Mike DelPrete Jan 26