Wells Fargo lays off 140 as it backs out of correspondent mortgages
In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, the company outlined its plans to reduce its workforce size. The company began executing the plan Tuesday in Springfield, Illinois
by Ben Verde Feb 2
Valuation technology provider Clear Capital lays off 250 employees
Clear Capital CEO Duane Andrews issued a statement on Wednesday saying the software company 'must now face a market that will represent the greatest challenge yet'
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 1
Inside Real Estate reduces staff following BoomTown acquisition
Inside Real Estate CEO Joe Skousen confirmed the layoffs in an email to Inman, saying the cuts are the result of redundancies following the acquisition of BoomTown
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 23
Website builder Luxury Presence lays off 44 employees
'I take full responsibility for this outcome, and I am sincerely sorry to our impacted colleagues and each of you, as I fully appreciate how hard it is to suddenly lose colleagues and friends'
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Compass faces first downturn amid pressure to cut costs
The brokerage has dominated the conversation for years in real estate but is now faced with the task of becoming profitable amid its first major market downturn
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
Compass launches third round of layoffs as job cuts extend into 2023
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin sent an email to staff on Thursday morning informing employees of the latest staff reduction, marking the third round of layoffs in 8 months
by Ben Verde Jan 5
Redfin faces a steep battle as it claws its way toward profitability
Analysts said Redfin isn't facing an existential moment but nonetheless experienced a uniquely rough period over the past year. These are the 5 biggest challenges Redfin will face in 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Real estate in 2022: When the #@!$ finally hit the fan
Soaring mortgage rates, slagging sales, thousands and thousands of layoffs: The past 12 months have offered a jarring reminder that what goes up must come down
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer acquires rival Trelora
The acquisition will expand the company's footprint to 14 states. The deal also comes amid a challenging time for the real estate technology sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Keller Williams mortgage exec leaves after less than 2 years
Dave Smith joined Keller Williams in 2021. He presided over the firm's lending efforts during a period of increasing difficulty for the mortgage business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
7 things agents can be grateful for in 2022
Opinion
Real things to be thankful for when the market feels more than a little bittersweet. There are many things to celebrate so grab a seat, pass the yams and prepare to cheers the year that seemingly teaches us a new lesson every day
by Rachael Hite Nov 22
Ribbon makes massive cuts, leaving fewer than 30 workers
In an email on Monday, a spokesperson for the power buyer confirmed to Inman that the company had laid off workers and would now 'be a company of less than 30 people'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 21
Orchard lays off 180 workers amid historic housing 'disruption'
The cuts are the second time the power buyer has reduced its workforce as the market has rapidly deteriorated this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Homeward cuts 25% of staff in second round of layoffs
The power buyer previously cut 20% of its staff in August. The cuts come as the broader real estate industry grapples with soaring mortgage rates and slowing sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
Flyhomes lays off workers amid 'housing recession'
The layoffs are the second round of job cuts from the end-to-end platform pioneer this year. They also add to thousands of other real estate layoffs in 2022
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9