Homeward sheds 20% of workforce amid ‘sudden and sizable’ downturn

Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company’s “buy with cash” product, according to a spokesperson. Continue reading

The transaction of the future is all cash and requires less paperwork

Clelia Peters asked speakers during an Inman Connect panel a series of rapid-fire questions about how agents and real estate tech companies would handle real estate transactions in the future. Continue reading

‘OK Boomer’: Older homebuyers make gains as millennials struggle

Baby boomers made gains over first-time homebuyers in the decade before the pandemic, growing to 24 percent of recent home purchases in 2019, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading

Washington, DC-based C21 franchise launches iBuyer platform

Redwood Realty’s Redwood Offers provides sellers with an all-cash offer within 72 hours, along with guided support on their other selling options. Continue reading

Realogy expands iBuyer program, reveals cash backing for buyers

Realogy announced Wednesday the expansion of its iBuyer program and upcoming launch of a service that will give buyers cash backing. Continue reading

4 negotiating tricks you should always be prepared for

Successful negotiation hinges on knowing what to expect and preparing for all possible outcomes. Here are four tricks you should always be ready for and when to expect them.  Continue reading

Ribbon now backs home sales with cash at no cost to buyers

Ribbon, which describes itself as a credit card-like tool for making cash offers on houses, announced it will offer its services free to homebuyers. Continue reading