Keeping agents ‘out of orange jumpsuits’: 3 tips on blockchain

One company prepares for a seismic shift to an entirely blockchain-based financial system for home transactions. Teresa Grobecker and Sheila Fejeran made their case at Inman Connect. Continue reading

As proptech stocks get clobbered, investors look to the future

Proptech stocks have lost a quarter of their value over the last year. Investors at Inman Connect Las Vegas Chris Gough, Krishna Srinivasan and Paul Hurst, say there is still a lot to like. Continue reading

WeWork’s losses decline in Q2 as workers returned to the office

Net loss decreased 31 percent year over year as office occupancy returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Q2 earnings report released Thursday by WeWork. Continue reading

Vrbo traveler deposits fuel strong returns for Expedia in Q2 earnings

Despite new COVID variants posing an ever-present threat and an uncertain global economy, traveler deposits for Vrbo bookings hit $2.8 billion as of June 30, up from $1.7 billion at the end of 2021. Continue reading

RE/MAX grows in Q2 despite downgrading 2022 housing outlook

The real estate franchise giant posted higher revenues and expanded profits even as the company downgraded expectations amid a slowing market, according to an earnings report Thursday. Continue reading

Premier Agent dips as Zillow hangs on to modest Q2 profit

Market headwinds pushed Zillow Q2 revenues down 23 percent to $1 billion. Despite the declines, Zillow is pushing forward with major initiatives including a new partnership with former rival Opendoor. Continue reading

Fathom Holdings doubles revenue in Q2 as mortgage business struggles

The brokerage’s revenue grew 52 percent annually during the second quarter, reaching $128.2 million, up from $84.2 million, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading

Redfin’s profits decline in Q2 despite uptick in revenue

Redfin reported $606.9 million in second-quarter revenue, a 29 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2021, in an earnings report released Thursday afternoon following the close of markets. Continue reading

Laying off brokerage staff amid a downturn? Think twice

There are ways that brokerages can cut costs during a market slowdown without risking its agent morale, according to brokers at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday. Continue reading

When selling, don’t forget the power of ‘the familiar’: Derek Thompson

Deep down, even the most cutting-edge consumers tend to have a soft spot for things they already know and love, Derek Thompson argues. Continue reading