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Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk

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Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Compass is sweeping down the plains with new Ranch Division

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Over the past year, homebuyers and homesellers have been trading urban living for luxurious lifestyles near beaches, mountains and the open range. Now, Compass is aiming to help consumers who prefer a farm to a condo with its newly minted Ranch and Lan… Continue reading →

Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations

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A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers’ attitudes about housing. Continue reading →

Hometap raises $60M to bankroll growth of its home equity business

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The growing business allows homeowners to access their home equity as their property values rise — without taking on more debt. Continue reading →

Keller Williams names new leaders, leans into ‘agent communities’

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The appointees will be tasked with supporting segments like KW Commercial and KW Luxury. Continue reading →

Better CEO under fire after Zoom call layoffs go viral on TikTok

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The online mortgage company is facing scrutiny from former employees and on social media, where a video of CEO Vishal Garg firing employees over Zoom drew thousands of reactions. Continue reading →

The Real Word’s top 199 moments

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The Real Word is about to hit its 200th episode (next week!), and Inman has been there for all of it! Here Byron Lazine and Nicole White revisit their fave highlights from 199 episodes full of commentary on real estate’s major news — plus all the fun i… Continue reading →

Zillow stock rebounds on news of stock buyback, iBuyer selloff

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Zillow’s stock bounced back to the highest level in a month as the portal announced a stock buyback plan and its speedy progress on sunsetting Zillow Offers. Continue reading →

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Nov. 26 – Dec. 3, 2021

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading →