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

Mike DelPrete: In cooling market, agents are in for a ‘dogfight’

Real estate tech expert Mike DelPrete will share what companies are doing to emerge victorious amid uncertainty at Inman Connect Las Vegas next month. Continue reading

Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who’s doing it better right now?

Opendoor made over 2 million offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. According to Mike DelPrete, this highlights the growing potential of Opendoor’s top-of-the-funnel customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zill… 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

Meet the real estate outsiders who have lessons for housing pros

Inman Connect Las Vegas speakers will invite attendees to look to the stars, push themselves to new heights and adopt mindsets that can open doors to success. Continue reading

Opendoor’s buy-to-list premium drops dramatically: Mike DelPrete

After reaching record levels earlier this year, Opendoor’s buy-to-list premium has fallen dramatically — a reflection of a rapidly changing market. Here’s why Mike DelPrete says it’s a critical data point to watch. Continue reading

iBuyer survey: Sellers will take $45,400 less to avoid traditional sale

Clever uncovered that 65 percent of homeowners asked, would consider selling their home to an iBuyer. Continue reading