Divvy Homes’ employees say there has been another round of layoffs

Although Divvy has not yet responded to requests for comment, a half-dozen former employees posted on LinkedIn that they were laid off Wednesday. Continue reading

Pacaso firms up co-ownership union with HomeServices of America

Pacaso’s model gives luxury agents something new to offer clients, as well as opens their representation services to buyers who were once shutout of the traditional second-home market. Continue reading

Matterport Digital Pro offers listing agents all-in-one marketing package

Matterport Digital Pro includes 3D tour, 25 or more high-end still photos, a static 2D floor plan and a 10-15 second preview reel. Continue reading

Corcoran Legends Realty acquires Renwick Real Estate

The Westchester County-based Corcoran Group franchisee has welcomed the long-standing independent brokerage to its ranks, adding 16 agents and one new office. Continue reading

Compass team in New York departs to start joint venture with Side

Charlie Homet and John Brandon launched a boutique brokerage called Archpoint Advisory Partners in partnership with Side, focusing on properties in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan. Continue reading

Zillow sees revenue dip in Q4, but manages to trim losses

The portal giant brought in $435 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of last year and lost $72 million, according to 4Q22 earnings released Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading

Demand for purchase loans sinks as mortgage rates rebound

Mortgage rates have been inching up from 2023 lows following a strong jobs report and January’s Consumer Price Index readout, which shows only a slight cooling in inflation. Continue reading

Artist’s psychedelic hula-hooping home lists in Colorado for $560K

A rainbow escape awaits the buyer of a psychedelic home in Colorado Springs where the house’s interior is a colorful array of faux fur, murals, funky light fixtures, art installations and more. Continue reading

Homebuilders are feeling a lot more optimistic as market begins to thaw

Builder confidence rose seven points in February, to 42, according to the latest NAHB Housing Market Index. It’s the highest score since September and the largest one-month increase in a decade. Continue reading

Ex-rivals Opendoor and Zillow debut new partnership in Atlanta, Raleigh

Homeowners in Raleigh and Atlanta can ask for a cash offer from Opendoor and get an estimate from Zillow about what their home might sell for on the open market. Continue reading