In earnings twist, most real estate companies avoided the worst in Q2

Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin. Continue reading

DelPrete: Opendoor is ‘playing the long game,’ should survive downturn

Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

FTC fines Opendoor $62M for allegedly ‘tricking’ consumers

Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused the iBuyer of “cheating” and “tricking” consumers. Opendoor disagrees with the allegations but has agreed to settle the case. Continue reading

A pivotal earning season is beginning. Here’s what to know

Major companies share how much money they made as the real estate market veered south earlier this year and as Inman Connect unfolds, bringing these leaders together in Las Vegas. Continue reading

Opendoor hires ‘seasoned executive’ as new chief legal officer

Sydney Schaub most recently worked at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini as chief legal officer and joins Opendoor at a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Continue reading

Opendoor hires ‘seasoned executive’ as new chief legal officer

Sydney Schaub most recently worked at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini as chief legal officer and joins Opendoor at a pivotal moment in the company’s history. Continue reading

HomeLight founder and CEO Drew Uher: Power Buying is here to stay

HomeLight announced on June 29 that it planned to cut an unspecified number of jobs. Uher is confident in Power Buying and shares his views ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Congress targets investors and asks: ‘Where have all the houses gone?’

Committee takes up the growing reach of institutional investors at a hearing this week. The biggest companies now own more than 280,000 single-family homes to rent. Continue reading

Opendoor expands into 3 new markets, hits 50-market milestone

The iBuyer will now purchase and sell homes in Boston, Cincinnati and Albuquerque. The expansion comes amid a period of rapid growth for Opendoor. Continue reading