Anywhere lays off more workers, announces end of RealSure iBuyer

The company has slashed its workforce by 11 percent since last June, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The moves come following months of housing market declines. Continue reading

NYSE threatens to boot Offerpad over plummeting share price

Offerpad’s stock slipped below $1 per share in late October, positioning the iBuyer to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, which would make it more difficult to buy and sell shares while scaring off investors. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman to go public in spinoff from Vector Group

If approved by the FTC and Vector Group’s board, Douglas Elliman’s shares would trade under the ticker “DOUG” on the New York Stock Exchange. Continue reading

Citing pandemic, Redfin sells $110M stake to venture capital firm

Durable Capital Partners is run by former T Rowe Price investment manager Henry Ellenbogen. “In chaotic times, he understands our long-term commitments,” Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said. Continue reading

Fathom Realty’s IPO filing reveals increased revenue, widening losses

The flat-fee, virtual brokerage posted a net loss of more than $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2019. Continue reading

Proptech funding shows no signs of slowing down

The U.S. real estate technology sector nabbed $1.9 billion in growth equity capital in 2019, according to a new study from GCA Advisors. Continue reading