Offerpad turns a profit and tallies a revenue spike in Q4
The iBuyer earned a profit of nearly $13M during the final 3 months of 2021 while also beating revenue forecasts, according to a Q4 earnings report issued Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 23
A eulogy for the (fun) open house
Jan. 20 marks 2 years since the first COVID-19 case in the US, and open houses — along with the dreams they embodied — have never been the same since, reporter Jim Dalrymple II writes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20
Reali expands into San Diego, buys local brokerage TXR Homes
Reali picked up San Diego's TXR Homes just months after it announced a new funding round that netted the company $250M, it was announced Wednesday.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87
Didion's writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
As Zillow pumps brakes on buying, other stunned iBuyers forge ahead
Zillow says it's facing supply and labor constraints. But other iBuyers, who expressed surprise over Zillow's abrupt pause, say they aren't suffering from the same issues
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Americans still want to relocate — even as pandemic fears dwindle
The number of Redfin.com users who searched for a property outside of where they currently live rose to 31.1% during the second quarter, up from 27.6% a year earlier
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Percentage of all-cash home purchases in US soars to 30%
That figure represents the largest share of homes purchased in all cash since 2014, according to Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Zestimates can't keep up with wild housing market, agents say
Agents from around the country talk about the widening gap between Zestimates and MLS home value data as inventory shortages push prices to new highs
by Marian McPherson Apr 27
The Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times
Agents' expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines
The US median rent increased 1.1% year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 13
America's hottest neighborhoods: Oak Park in Sacramento, California
Oak Park is well located, filled with trendy shops and more affordable than many other amenity-rich neighborhoods in California
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
'She-cession' takes on new meaning for moms in the real estate industry
Time. Sleep. Relationships. These are just a few of the things that real estate professionals who are also mothers have had to sacrifice over the past year in order to hold it all together
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 26
Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta
The iBuyer platform is now live in a total of 12 US markets
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market