Redfin beats expectations, posts $239M in revenue for Q3 2019

The latest earnings report comes as the tech-oriented brokerage steadily expands programs such as RedfinNow and Redfin Direct, which could upend how consumers engage with real estate. Continue reading

Redfin launches in new markets in Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky

Consumers in Savannah, Chattanooga and Northern Kentucky will now be able to search for homes on Redfin.com, as well as use the brokerage’s agents. Continue reading

Moving startup MooveGuru raises $1.9 million in debt and cash

MooveGuru, a startup that helps agents connect their clients to moving services, announced today that it has raised $1.9 million in a Series A funding round. Continue reading

Cash offer startup Ribbon raises $330M in cash and debt

Ribbon, a startup that makes cash offers on behalf of homebuyers, announced today that it has raised $30 million in cash as well as secured $300 million in debt. Continue reading

@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast

Major Chicago-based brokerage @properties announced this week that it has launched a new podcast in which the firm’s founders discuss various industry issues that matter to their agents. Continue reading

Rent-to-own startup Divvy raises $43M in new Series B round

The company will use the cash to add team members and beef up its technology as it works to disrupt the rent-to-own sector. Continue reading

IBuying giant Opendoor acquires title and escrow company

Opendoor believes that by acquiring OS National it will be able to provide consumers the “most streamlined and easiest closing experience.” Continue reading

Keller Williams rolls out new concierge program in 3 states

Currently available to select agents in Texas, Georgia and California, the program will allow agents to advise homeowners on how to maximize sales price. Continue reading

Georgia agents top National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals list

Blair Myers and Shirley Gary earned more individual sides than any other NAGLREP member in 2018, according to the organization. Continue reading