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Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

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Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading →

Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

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The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading →

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 →

Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut

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The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading →

IBuyers net record-high sales in Q3 amid skyrocketing purchase volume

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Phoenix homeowners unloaded a mind-blowing $1.47 billion worth of housing stock to an iBuyer in the third quarter, the first instance a single market has exceeded $1 billion in iBuyer sales. Continue reading →

2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown

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With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for iBuyer marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year. Continue reading →

Zillow close to unloading more than half of its iBuyer homes

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Real estate giant also announces $750 million stock buyback following the company’s stock price tumble after Zillow Offers shutdown. Continue reading →

Why Zillow’s iBuying flop is just a blip, not a bad omen

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Many have pointed to the failure of Zillow Offers as proof that the Zestimate is inaccurate, but the company’s struggles actually reinforce the critical role that quality automated valuation technology plays in the iBuying process. Continue reading →

Rental property startup Doorvest unveils selling arm and $39M round

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The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement. Continue reading →

‘IBuyers have never been bigger’: Mike DelPrete

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The situation will certainly change with Zillow exiting the market and seasonality kicking in during Q4 2021. But for the time being, iBuyers have never been bigger, and Opendoor is now left as the undisputed category leader. Continue reading →