The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading

Better CEO to colleagues: Biden death would be a boon for business

New whistleblower lawsuit claims Vishal Garg made misstatements ‘all aimed at duping investors and shareholders’ amid quest to bring Better public. Continue reading

Ally now offers mortgages powered by Better in 46 states

Ally announced a strategic partnership with Better in 2019 in which Better sells, processes, underwrites, and closes Ally’s digital mortgage offerings, while Ally retains control of marketing, advertising and loan pricing. Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire… Continue reading

Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start

Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can’t pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone’s fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading

Innovative tech and growth hacks to leverage over your competition

What will it take to sustain growth for the rest of this year, in 2022 and beyond? The industry’s top executives and influential leaders are getting candid and providing insider insights into growth hacks that’ll take your business to the next level an… Continue reading

Better is the latest mortgage company to go public

The parent company of Better Mortgage is going public through a merger with a blank-check firm, raising $778 million it can use to grow not only its mortgage business but also its real estate brokerage and title insurance businesses. Continue reading