The biggest wins, losses and news from Q4 2023 earnings
Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10B year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed
by Jessi Healey Feb 29
Airbnb vet Jonathan Mildenhall to unify Rocket's marketing efforts
The company's first CMO will be responsible 'for creating a unified and compelling voice for all businesses' under the Rocket umbrella, including Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes
by Matt Carter Jan 5
Rocket CEO Jay Farner, who led company's 2020 IPO, retiring June 1
Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company's interim CEO and fill the board vacancy while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader
by Matt Carter Feb 14
Rocket scores another deal to provide home loans through banks
Lenders earn a new source of income by integrating Rocket Mortgage's digital mortgage application into an online banking platform developed by Q2 Holdings Inc.
by Matt Carter Aug 12
Rocket Mortgage customers offered free premium Truebill accounts
Rebranding and tighter integration of Truebill into Rocket platform is part of a broader effort to transform the company's stable of more than a dozen brands into a fintech platform
by Matt Carter Jul 20
The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate
The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
A full list of real estate companies making layoffs in 2022 and 2023
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Can buying a home be as easy as pie? KW tapped Domino's engineer to see
KW President Marc King, Douglas Elliman CEO Scott Durkin and Rocket Mortgage EVP Christian Wallace discuss the barriers to creating a fully digital transaction at Inman Connect
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
Why are proptech companies flailing on the stock market?
At Inman CEO Connect on Tuesday, First American Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst broke down what's going on with the stock market and why SPAC mergers are so popular
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Real estate disruptors get serious about mortgage — and vice versa: Mike DelPrete
Real estate tech companies are going after mortgage, but now mortgage is going after real estate
by Mike DelPrete Sep 14
Rocket Companies stock soars, plummets amid Reddit-driven volatility
The online mortgage company this week has had both its best day ever on the stock market, as well as its worst day
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
4 lessons we can all learn from Elon Musk
Let's disrupt the real estate industry
by Tyler Smith Feb 16