Redfin on the upswing after Zillow deal despite widening Q4 losses

Redfin posted double-digit revenue growth for Q4 and FY 24 on Thursday. The company’s $100 million Zillow rental syndication deal has opened the door for greater advertising spend, CEO Glenn Kelman said. Continue reading

LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes

With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot’s purchase loan business. Continue reading

Want to add value? Go deep, tap your network, invest in real estate

An array of industry experts gathered at Inman Connect New York to discuss ways to build new paths of business and add value to the consumer experience. Continue reading

Ally Financial’s exit from mortgage will impact Better, HouseCanary

Ally, which originated $1 billion in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees. Continue reading

Ben Kinney’s 10 keys for being an amazing partner

While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don’t sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals. Continue reading

Big Keller Williams franchise group launches mortgage JV with Newrez

One of Keller Williams Realty’s biggest franchise groups, Georgia Legacy Group, has teamed up with national mortgage lender and servicer Newrez to launch a joint venture, Onward Home Mortgage. Continue reading

Cordless Media ads on MLSs will provide real-time mortgage rates

Ad marketplace is the first to implement Optimal Blue’s new lead-quoting application programming interface, allowing ads to display rates from multiple lenders. Continue reading

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading

‘Work through the ranks’: How to build a team that’ll last for generations

Set yourself up for future success and thoughtfully create a business that will stand the test of time. Million Dollar Listing LA stars David Parnes and James Harris give steps to intentionally create structure, strategy and synergy. Continue reading

Inman announces first round of exhibitors for ICNY22

Inman Group® announced 31 exhibitors for Inman Connect in New York, April 19 – 21, 2022. It’s the 25th anniversary of these events. Continue reading