Fewer transactions result in falling profits for eXp World Holdings in Q2

EXp’s revenue fell 13 percent from the second quarter of 2022 to $1.2 billion, and its gross profit decreased 10 percent to $96.5 million, according to an earnings call Thursday afternoon. Continue reading

Did the US dodge a recession? As outlook softens, analysts reassess

A rising tide of economists are backing away from early forecasts that the U.S. is very likely to enter a recession later this year or by the first quarter of 2024. But some still see dark clouds ahead. Continue reading

How a controversial TikTok spurred investor pushback: The Download

When a TikToker claimed that an entire neighborhood was up for sale, the portfolio listing sparked a debate over displacement and institutional investment. Continue reading

Stop sexual harassment lip service. You’ve shown us who you R

If, as an industry leader, you only care about female agents’ production, and not their safety, think about what that makes you. We already know who you are. Continue reading

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