Opendoor founder Eric Wu leaving company to focus on startups

Wu founded Opendoor in 2014 and served as the company’s chief executive officer until last year. He said in a statement that he’s leaving to focus on building new things. Continue reading

All the Inman Connect New York updates you need now

As we all gear up to welcome 2024, Inman Connect New York is excited to offer you the opportunity to gain new insights, build new connections, and learn new skills that will help you set a new vision and plan for the year ahead. Continue reading

Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market

Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford. Continue reading

Running on empty? Check yourself before you wreck yourself

When eXp’s Troy Palmquist ran out of gas (literally), it gave him some time for reflection. Find out how to manage your energy this holiday season so that you can keep moving forward. Continue reading

Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up

The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid. Continue reading

Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A

Alternative brokerage model Prevu secured $6 million in a Series A round of funding to continue providing its “Carvana-like,” technology-first brokerage service. Continue reading

Merger of Lower and Thrive would give Veritex 12.5% ownership stake

Parent company of Veritex Community Bank, which paid $54.9 million to acquire a 49 percent interest in Thrive Mortgage in 2021, expects a $25 million to $30 million loss if the deal closes. Continue reading

‘Trying to save my life:’ San Diego broker shares ovarian cancer fight

An ovarian cancer diagnosis turned TriSon RoeCo Investments owner Danielle Thompson’s life upside down in February. She shares her struggle to get properly diagnosed, keep her business afloat and reach remission holistically. Continue reading