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

Rocket stays profitable by a hair in Q2 after cutting $300M in expenses

In addition to shedding workers, the parent company of the nation’s biggest lender trimmed marketing, production and other vendor-related costs to beat cost-cutting goal, according to an earnings report Thursday. 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

Offerpad hangs on to profitability for 3rd-straight quarter amid shift

Offerpad recorded a gross profit of $93 million, an 83 percent annual increase and its third straight profitable quarter, according to a Q2 earnings report released Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading

EXp World Holdings tallies double-digit growth in profit, revenue in Q2

The real estate company’s revenue increased 42 percent annually to $1.4 billion, and its gross profits increase 34 percent compared to the second quarter of 2021, according to a Q2 earnings report Wednesday. Continue reading

Which tech tool is totally worth learning? Pulse

This week, we want to know: Which tech tool is so game-changing it’s worth taking that class or watching that tutorial? Continue reading