The US is short 3.8M homes — Realtor.com wants to fix that

Despite builders’ best efforts, America’s 3.8 million housing gap won’t be closed until 2032, according to a new analysis. Realtor.com is aiming to expedite that timeline with a new zoning campaign. Continue reading

Meet Zillow’s dynamic duo helping consumers ‘get home’

Senior vice presidents Cynthia Taylor and Michael Sherman are helping guide Zillow’s agent software and rentals segments to the next level as the company pushes forward on its Super App dream. Continue reading

Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal

Rocket Companies announced Monday its plans to acquire Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. This acquisition will integrate Redfin’s home search platform, which features over 1 million listings and a network of 2,200 ag… Continue reading

What will Stone Point do with its investment in Keller Williams?

Private equity firm Stone Point Capital is seeking to grow Keller Williams and ultimately cash out, analysts told Inman. That expansion could come from new tech, an IPO, or something else entirely. Continue reading

Tool Kit: How to be a Wonder Woman in real estate

In celebration of International Women’s Day, trainer Rachael Hite highlights four traits top women in real estate share and provides resources to help you become your own superhero. Continue reading

A small but growing minority think it’s a good time to buy a home

While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy, that’s up from an all time low of 14 percent last spring. Continue reading

US home lending giant Rocket Mortgage bidding Canada adieu

Canadian mortgage strategist blames the country’s securitization market, which allows the country’s six biggest banks to sell mortgages to investors but is closed to smaller lenders. Continue reading

Hsieh returns to LoanDepot as Frank Martell steps down as CEO

Martell will transition into a board advisory role by June and Anthony Hsieh will return to the executive leadership team after the board ousted him in 2023, officials announced Thursday. Continue reading

Weak February jobs report moves the needle on mortgage rates

Mortgage rates eased Friday as investors took stock of new data showing employers added 151,000 workers to their payrolls in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1 percent. Continue reading

35-agent Spokane, Washington, team 4 Degrees joins eXp Realty

Brothers Joel and Jordan Tampien founded their brokerage, 4 Degrees, in 2015 and have grown the firm to 35 agents. Last year, the team completed 755 transaction sides worth approximately $306 million. Continue reading