Zillow raced to catch up with Opendoor in a secret initiative called ‘Project Ketchup’: Report
Zillow may have damaged relationships with repair contractors in its race to gain market share from rival iBuyers, Business Insider reports
by Daniel Houston Nov 9
Coldwell Banker Bain acquired by Houston title insurance company
Coldwell Banker Bain chair Bill Riss has sold his majority interest in the company to US RES Holdco, an affiliate of Houston title insurance company Stewart Information Services
How to price properties in a wildly fluctuating market
Opinion
As we move into 2022, many parts of the country will be experiencing mixed markets where prices may be appreciating in one price range and declining in another. Here's how to keep up with your local market and help your clients make the best decision possible
by Bernice Ross Nov 9
EXp's Glenn Sanford on iBuying, the metaverse, stocks and more
Ahead of eXp's EXPCON event, Sanford also discussed agent compensation and his company's latest earnings results
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
From crypto to Zillow: 5 key issues to watch at eXp's conference
EXp has managed to place itself at the forefront of numerous real estate trends. Its first companywide event since the pandemic may offer hints at where it's going in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Opendoor acquires digital mortgage company RedDoor
San Francisco-based RedDoor has developed a quick pre-approval process for consumers and will see its products integrated into the iBuyer's lending services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Offerpad CEO: Zillow's folly was in 'chase' to be the 'fastest'
In a new interview on Thursday, Offerpad CEO Brian Bair explained where Zillow went wrong and his enduring faith in the iBuying business model
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
No, BlackRock isn't buying up all of Zillow's homes
Zillow's ill-fated iBuying venture drew detractors online before the program collapsed. But as the company races to unload 18,000 homes, were they right about where it's headed?
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
Redfin’s iBuying revenues grew by more than 1,000% in Q3
The brokerage and portal company raked in $540M between July and September, and saw its losses improve
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
What Zillow shutting down iBuying means for agents
Opinion
Zillow is not going away, and iBuyer programs are still disrupting. Those are the facts — but there's a massive opportunity to step up and step into your own role as a real estate professional. Here's what you need to know
by Darryl Davis Nov 4
Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next
Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Opendoor launches new end-to-end consumer platform
Opendoor Complete will let consumers track their transactions and coordinate both home sales and purchases from one location
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Opendoor co-founder slams Zillow, calls portal's tech 'horrible'
Keith Rabois also said on Twitter Wednesday that he expects Zillow to suffer 'even greater losses than they admit'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
These venture capitalists predicted Zillow Offers' demise
Opendoor co-founder Keith Rabois and 'The Big Short' investor Steve Eisman predicted the end of Zillow Offers as soon as it began. What did they see that others didn't?
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
game over
Opinion
Zillow’s decision to shut down its iBuying business is more than just a response to the volatility of the Zestimate, but rather an indication that technology can't solve everything
by Bernice Ross Nov 4