Redfin narrows losses amid rough Q2 as it braces for more turbulence

Redfin’s second-quarter revenue declined 21 percent year over year to $275.6 million, as gross profits from its real estate services took a tumble amid a harsh housing market, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading

Seattle-based regional bank HomeStreet reportedly up for sale

Regional banks have largely weathered the crisis fueled by this year’s failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank by pursuing mergers and boosting deposits through third-party brokers. Continue reading

Opendoor rebounds with profitable Q2 despite steep revenue decline

The iBuying giant sold fewer homes and brought in less cash in Q2 2023 than it did during the same time in 2022, but it still managed to end up in the black to the tune of $23 million. Continue reading

Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term

Revenue for the company grew to $2.5 billion in the second quarter buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading

Compass hires former Better Homes and Gardens agent

Joseph Magsaysay will join Compass’ leadership as the brokerage looks to enhance its luxury presence in Silicon Valley. Magsaysay said he’s developed a “people first” leadership strategy. Continue reading

Vrbo bookings suffer in Q2 as more travelers opt for hotels in 2023

The popular vacation-rental platform dragged down the results of its parent company Expedia Group in the second quarter of the year, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading

Will Zillow’s Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?

Zillow’s new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue, US agent count continue decline in second quarter

While the brokerage’s overall head count rose modestly to 144,510 agents in the second quarter, its agent count declined in the U.S. by 6.3 percent, to 56,987, according to a Q2 earnings call Wednesday. Continue reading

Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial

The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year. Continue reading