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
Zillow exits iBuying: 5 things you should know
Opinion
This move that has significant implications for the real estate industry. Here's why
by Mike DelPrete Nov 3
Zillow stocks plunge as competing iBuyers hang steady amid chaos
Thirty minutes into trading on Wednesday, Zillow Group's stock was down about 16.6 percent to around $70.55 per share
Zillow was outsmarted by the market
Opinion
Access to too much capital often blurs good real estate investor judgment. Over-leveraged investors can easily lose everything
by Brad Inman Nov 3
The Zestimate comes back to bite: Reactions to the end of Zillow Offers
Industry professionals and social media wags alike reacted to news on Tuesday that Zillow would shut down Zillow Offers, its iBuyer program. Many pointed to CEO Rich Barton's statements on the difficulties of forecasting home prices and the company's Zestimate tool
by Marian McPherson Nov 3