Opendoor CEO and president out as iBuyer shakes up exec team

Weeks after it reported losing nearly $1 billion in the third quarter, the leading iBuying company shook up its top executives. Founder Eric Wu was replaced as CEO by CFO Carrie Wheeler, and President Andrew Low Ah Kee has resigned. Continue reading

Airbnb partners with building owners to let renters act as hosts

Tenants can become short-term rental hosts for as much as half of the year under a new approach that connects renters with buildings that allow Airbnbs. Continue reading

Proptech’s leader has been crashing on our couch this whole time

According to expert Drew Meyers, everyone’s talking about proptech without even a whiff of the defining company in the category in the conversation. In fact, the largest proptech company is rarely mentioned. Continue reading

7 things investors need in an agent right now

David Parnes and James Harris of Million Dollar Listing LA share their secrets for success in helping investors in the shifting market. It will take thoughtful and savvy moves to keep investors purchasing into 2023. Continue reading

US lawmakers demand DOJ probe into RealPage’s YieldStar software

Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have accused RealPage of anticompetitive practices. Calls for an inquiry come a month after a sweeping and critical report into the company. Continue reading

Investor activity plunged at rates similar to the Great Recession in Q3

The slowdown was most dramatic in COVID boomtowns like Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by Redfin, which examined real estate investment activity in 40 metros. Continue reading

Homes near Trader Joe’s get top dollar. But investors should eye Aldi

Homes near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s boast higher values, but those near an Aldi grocery store offer something for real estate investors the others can’t, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

How much has rent risen? About an extra 6 hours of work per month

A new Zillow report finds renters making average wages need to work 63 hours to cover rent compared to two years ago, highlighting a widening gap between rent growth and wage growth. Continue reading