Offerpad stock surges on second day of trading as iBuyers see gains

Offerpad’s stock spiked 27 percent on Tuesday before settling back down to $10 per share as investors continued to show interest in iBuyers. Continue reading

Why Lower.com is about much more than mortgage rates

There’s a backstory to Lower that explains why the company believes it can position itself as not just a lender, but “Everything for your home, for Lower.” Continue reading

IBuyers on track to have record-setting sales in Q3

A new report from Zillow found that the nation’s four largest iBuyers reached a 1 percent market share in the second quarter of 2021, setting the stage for record-breaking sales in Q3. Continue reading

Opendoor acquires 2 home renovation startups

The iBuying giant will keep the teams and technology from Skylight and Pro.com, but will discontinue the brands themselves. Continue reading

Inman Review: Real Happy is here to market your listings

Developed by a mobile app engineer after a bad homebuying experience, Real Happy is another good entry for listing agents wanting a new and productive way to market and coordinate showings. Continue reading

Instagram and Facebook made easy: 30+ tips every agent needs

Social media is a huge undertaking in real estate, but it’s also a powerful, mostly free tool that can reach more clients with less effort, if you do it right. Here are the tools and tips you need to make it easy from social media guru Katie Lance. Continue reading

Home inventory healthier in cities than suburbs, where buyers spar

Suburbs have made up a growing share of Zillow’s top areas by views per listing — a product of the pandemic’s effect on inventory. Continue reading