Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles
Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and its subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group, and will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities
by Marian McPherson May 6
UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown
Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17% from a year ago to $32.4B, with refi boom helping drive 5% increase in revenue to $613.4M
by Matt Carter May 6
Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket
Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75B all-stock merger with Rocket Companies
by Marian McPherson May 6
EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1
The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of Q1 amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2% fewer homes in the quarter compared to Q1 2024
by Taylor Anderson May 6
Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down
The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first 3 months of 2025. That number represents a 4% year-over-year increase
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180M in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams
HomeQuest Realty returns to Keller Williams after 7 years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9M in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group
by Marian McPherson May 6
Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial
Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October
Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass
Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1B in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively
Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering
Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents
by Craig C. Rowe May 6
Real estate’s beautiful minds wanted: Nominate an Innovator
Nominations for the Inman Innovator Awards are still live, but not for long! You've got until May 16 to enter your name for a chance to be known as one of the industry's top innovators
by Inman May 6
10 ways for new agents to grab market share this spring
You don’t need 10 years in the business to make an impact this spring, coach Darryl Davis writes. You need 10 moves — done with consistency, creativity and a willingness to learn as you go
by Darryl Davis May 6
IBuyer Offerpad cuts Q1 loss and boosts acquisitions as sales fall
At $15.1M, Offerpad's Q1 net loss was down 14% from Q4 2024, with home acquisitions up 18% to 454. A 9% drop in home sales caused revenue to shrink by 8% to $160.7M
by Matt Carter May 5
Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy
Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development and continues to expand beyond its regional roots
by Matt Carter May 5
EXp wrangles $338M San Antonio team from Keller Williams
After 15 years with KW, The Neal and Neal Team has joined eXp Realty. The 80-agent team has a lifetime sales volume of more than $1B
by Marian McPherson May 5