Rocket promotes from within, names new CFO and general counsel
Brian Brown and Tina John are tapped to fill openings created by the retirement of two top executives, Julie Booth and Angelo Vitale
by Matt Carter Oct 4
Real estate agents weigh in on Zillow's ShowingTime+ debut
Monday's launch of ShowingTime+, a new brand intended to unify Zillow's technology offerings, has only highlighted the industry's polarizing thoughts about the company's agent strategy
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
Back by popular demand, Zillow relaunches 'hide home' tool
Zillow has released a new tool to declutter the consumer search experience, a 'hide home' feature that shrouds already eliminated options
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 7
Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now
Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't turn around stock market performances, falling share prices could have profound impacts
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
Here's how Redfin's Glenn Kelman became a reality TV star
Kelman and other real estate 'tycoons' star in a 'Shark Tank'-inspired competition called 'Buy My House.' The show debuts Friday on Netflix
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief
Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Redfin's iBuyer expands into Florida, among the hottest US markets
RedfinNow is operational in the Orlando and Tampa areas as of this week and will launch in the Palm Beach and Miami areas later this month, with Florida marking its 16th state in 34 markets
by Ben Verde Aug 11
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on the end of the 'sustained unprofitability' era
'Cash is king,' the real estate analyst argued during his opening address at Inman Connect Las Vegas. His point was that losing money has turned from an advantage to a liability
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
They’re gunning for your commissions: 7 reasons not to despair
Despite all of the platforms and tech companies coming for real estate agent commissions, transactions hinge on the expertise of Realtors
by Bernice Ross Aug 10
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on how agents are the real 1-stop shop
On stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, DelPrete argued that most consumers don't need or want to navigate yet another dashboard or website. In many cases, they just want their agent
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
In earnings twist, most real estate companies avoided the worst in Q2
Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Opendoor cutting prices in bid to get surplus inventory off books
The iBuying giant dramatically boosted home sales during the second quarter of 2022, generating $4.2B in revenue, but ended up back in the red with $54M in losses
by Matt Carter Aug 4
DelPrete: Opendoor is 'playing the long game', should survive downturn
Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
FTC fines Opendoor $62M for allegedly 'tricking' consumers
Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused the iBuyer of 'cheating' and 'tricking' consumers. Opendoor disagrees with the allegations but has agreed to settle the case
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
A pivotal earning season is beginning. Here's what to know
Major companies share how much money they made as the real estate market veered south earlier this year and as Inman Connect unfolds, bringing these leaders together in Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1