buyers agents
Opinion
The single, unified marketplace is behind us. Here's what's next
by Darryl Davis Mar 27
Zillow called it the ‘open market,’ then buried consumers and MLSs
Opinion
The tragedy isn't that the MLS got disrupted. It's what's replacing the MLS
by Amit Kulkarni Mar 23
Gary Keller op-ed
Opinion
Gary Keller on private listings and why Keller Williams is partnering with Zillow
by Gary Keller Mar 17
Compass-Redfin deal
Opinion
The deal is a move toward a more flexible, consumer-centric model
by Jason Haber Mar 9
Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything
Amit Kulkarni breaks down the MLS vs. Big Tech debate and how it’ll impact you
Compass posts 'strongest Q4 results in our history,' but feels the weight of merger costs
Despite gains in revenue, agent count and gross transaction value, Compass also grappled with a substantial $42.6M net loss during the fourth quarter of 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 26
Rocket seeing 'awesome early data' from Redfin acquisition
CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to 'cross pollination' of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Rocket's $649M Q4 profit puts the company in the black for 2024
In a difficult year for real estate, Rocket Mortgage grew closed loan volume by 29%, to $101.2B. Higher profit margins on those loans helped boost net revenue by 34%, to $5.1B
by Matt Carter Feb 28
Rocket Homes off the hook as Trump's CFPB drops lawsuits
Dec. 23 RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed 'without prejudice' by the CFPB's new leadership
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight
Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Rocket consolidates home search, mortgage with Rocket.com launch
Announced Wednesday, Rocket's new domain targets high-intent homebuyers by utilizing AI to provide around-the-clock support, answer questions and keep clients and agents informed
by Matt Carter Jan 22
Rocket lays groundwork for Super Bowl ads with 'brand restage'
In addition to subtle tweaks to the company's logo and other details, brand revamp is aimed at positioning Rocket as a fintech platform supporting an 'end-to-end homeownership experience'
by Matt Carter Jan 14
Rocket is deploying scalable AI across an entire fintech platform
Ahead of his Connect NYC appearance, CEO Varun Krishna details the mortgage giant's ambitious goals to grow its purchase loan business in 2025 by building closer ties to real estate agents
by Matt Carter Dec 26
Rocket accused of using 'kickback scheme' to attract more borrowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claims Rocket gave real estate agents incentives to steer consumers away from other companies. Rocket calls the allegations a 'lie' and political ploy
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
Rocket says AI helping it grow capacity and keep expenses flat
With Q2 2024 net income up 28% to $178M, CEO Varun Krishna says Rocket is making 'significant investments in data leadership and infrastructure' and partnering 'with the best in the industry'
by Matt Carter Aug 1