Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. The deal, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Rocket Companies and Redfin, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

The Detroit-based fintech , which is also in the midst of acquiring real estate brokerage and home search portal Redfin for $1.75 Mr. Cooper did about $23 billion in originations last year, according to Inside Mortgage Finance data. billion , is paying an equity value of $9.4 trillion, spread across nearly 10 million clients.

Finance

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage , closed out the prepared remarks section of his firms first-quarter 2025 earnings call by addressing the transformative technological era the industry is currently operating in. Real is a real estate technology company that is differentiated in our industry.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2025

With a growing portfolio of international buyers and sellers, I needed a platform that offered unmatched global reach, cutting-edge technology, and robust marketing tools to elevate the client experience. “Having your financing in order gives you a competitive edge. Compass delivers all of that and more.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2025

a full-service brokerage based in Ukiah, California. Kobetz, a lifelong Mendocino County resident, transitioned into real estate in 2017 after a career in his family’s motorsports dealership, where he developed sales and finance experience. Century 21 Real Estate has announced a new affiliation with Kobetz Realty Inc. ,

Branding

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

The Real Brokerage has named Ravi Jani as its new chief financial officer. Ravi Jani Ravi brings a unique combination of strategic finance expertise and an investors perspective at a pivotal moment in Reals trajectory, said Tamir Poleg , chairman and CEO of Real.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Competition can heat up quickly and as a global brokerage, heres how were preparing for a successful luxury summer selling season across the markets we serve and how you can do the same. This also applies to technology. Advise buyers to move swiftly especially in low-inventory markets and ensure buyers have their finances in order.

Marketing

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

billion deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin , industry observers are still trying to understand the future of one key asset: Bay Equity Home Loans. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman will continue to lead the brokerage, reporting directly to Rocket CEO Varun Krishna. billion, according to Inside Mortgage Finance data.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2025

Rocket Companies announced on Tuesday the completion of its acquisition of Redfin after Rocket announced in March it agreed to purchase the digital real estate brokerage in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. “I’ve used Redfin every day for the last 20 years. .”

VA loan

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Milestone, the largest brokerage in Massachusetts over the past three years, said the companies will be able to combine Willow’s top-drawer proprietary technology platform with Milestone’s federal registration and state licensing footprint. “With this technology , we’re going to be able to flip the script.

Loans

Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2025

Much like it has in finance, logistics, and media, AI in real estate is offering agents a new way of working: faster, smarter, and more autonomous. Over 10,000 real estate professionals from leading brokerages — including Compass, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, SERHANT., This is more than a technology shift.

Marketing

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

billion deal comes just weeks after the Detroit-based lender announced its acquisition of real estate brokerage Redfin for $1.75 There’s the origination process, which is all of the financing, title closing, and then servicing, where they essentially develop a lifetime relationship. That’s going to require technology.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2025

By bringing Flyhomes’ consumer technology under the Real umbrella, we’re combining the best in real estate innovation to deliver a seamless, AI-powered experience —designed around people—for both agents and consumers,” Tamir Poleg , the chairman and CEO of Real, said in a statement.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

According to Inside Mortgage Finance , loanDepot ranks as the 20th-largest U.S. In terms of technology , Hsieh previously launched the company’s proprietary point-of-sale software, mello, in 2017. In 1989, he acquired a mortgage brokerage and transformed it into LoansDirect.com. Once the second-largest U.S.

Technology

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Through impressive marketing efforts, this years recipients are driving mortgage origination volume, connecting with homebuyers at critical moments, and supporting real estate brokerages to engage buyers and sellers. By combining data, technology, and creative strategy, theyre transforming how the industry communicates, competes and grows.

Marketing

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These partnerships can take various forms including partnerships with mortgage brokers , title companies , property management firms, insurance providers, contractors, lenders , or technology vendors. Technology and automation Technology is vital for streamlining processes, managing leads, and communicating with clients.

Branding

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Team commission splits are typically lower than those of a traditional brokerage for an individual agent. This can be attributed to teams providing additional resources that brokerages dont like a consistent flow of leads, technology and administrative support.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The more detailed responsibilities include showing and listing properties, generating leads for your business, marketing your services on and offline, maintaining communications with current and past clients, leveraging technology to build your business and creating a network of real estate professionals.

Property Management

Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

billion deal to acquire resi brokerage and portal Redfin in Q2 or Q3 2025. Rocket connects with 2 million purchase contracts annually when they explore affordability and mortgage financing. Rocket Companies hopes to close a $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. Essentially, it’s the holy grail of mortgage and real estate tech.

Mortgages

Real Estate News

JULY 26, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages Century 21 gains 2 affiliates; eXp lands in Japan Kansas and Maryland indies align with C21; eXp enters its fourth global market this year; Douglas Elliman launches mortgage division; more.

Land

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Real RISE 2024 kicks off today, October 22nd, with some exciting new developments in AI and fintech for real estate agents who’ve joined (or will join) the brokerage. This kind of tech enhancement is what you get when you mix leading-edge AI technology with people who genuinely care about the experiences of both agents and clients.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Courted platform allows brokerages of all sizes to better compete in the competitive market for attracting and supporting real estate agents. HousingWire connected with Soderstrom as he shared the key moments that shaped his career, advice for industry newcomers, and his vision for the future of real estate technology.

Technology

RIS Media

JULY 11, 2025

Forward-thinking brokerages are discovering a powerful revenue strategy while providing enhanced client value: integrating pre-sale home-loan discussions directly into listing presentations.

Finance

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Name Job Title Company Name Aaron Heidorn Director of Software Engineering & Infrastructure Cloudvirga Aaron Smith Director, Sales CubiCasa Adrian Provost Chief Executive Officer Realty ONE Group Terminus Ana LeBlanc Human Resources Director InterLinc Mortgage Annie Lemon Producing Branch Manager Gold Star Mortgage Financial Anthony Russo Diamond (..)

Lending

Real Estate News

JULY 1, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News/Shutterstock Brokerages Rocket finalizes $1.75B acquisition of Redfin The two companies are rolling out a new pricing program for clients as part of the July 1 announcement. billion deal was first announced in March.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2025

In his expanded role, he will have executive oversight of the firms finance, shared services, information technology, human resources, franchise services, relocation division and business partners group. Adams is also an internal hire, having previously served as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties.

Title

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The collaboration combines Arrival Home Loans’ niche in owner-occupied bridge loans with zavvie’s advanced technology platform for single-family homes. ” Per the company’s website, zavvie’s HomeFAI platform uses artificial intelligence to underwrite alternative financing products. .

Loans

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Build a professional referral network Partnering up with agents and brokerages is a no-brainer for mortgage professionals, as you both need to work in tandem to get a deal closed. Fello cutting-edge AI technology will help you sort your CRM and add crucial information to each contact to determine which leads to target.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

” How to make ChatGPT write like you (or a billion-dollar luxury brokerage) ChatGPT can now convincingly emulate anyone’s writing style. This could be: A high-performing email you’ve already written An example email from another agent or brokerage Upload it or paste it into ChatGPT as a style guide.

Branding

Real Estate News

JULY 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Industry Homeownership education needs a reboot — and a new messenger Loan officers and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

Loan Officer

BAM Media

MARCH 10, 2025

This move aims to integrate Rockets mortgage lending with Redfins home search and real estate services, making it easier for people to buy and finance homes in one place. But once the deal closes, consumers may have a more connected, tech-driven way to find and finance their homes. billion all-stock deal.

Pre-approval

Inman

JUNE 30, 2025

By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000.

Closing

Seattle Times Real Estate

MAY 12, 2025

The family-owned Durst Organization, one of the developers, is aiming to command rents as high as $160 per square foot — a sum beyond anything seen in Downtown Manhattan and closer to the prices associated with prime office space in Midtown, where many of the city’s finance firms migrated over the past decade.

Technology

Keller Williams

MAY 27, 2025

After successfully completing these steps and passing your exam, youll be eligible to join a real estate brokerage, like your local Keller Williams market center. The state portion covers licensing requirements, brokerage relationships, business conduct, and the duties and powers of the real estate commission.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2025

Hustis, a Hudson Valley, Ohio, native and Virginia Tech finance graduate, came to the city after the 9/11 recession rerouted plans to be an investment banker. “So we reached that younger banker, finance people, attorneys, money managers. This was like 2003 or 2004 buying an apartment. It should be a profession.'”

Branding

Marco Santarelli

MAY 20, 2025

Future of Housing Market After Redfin's Acquisition by Rocket Mortgage This isn't just another business deal; it's a pairing that could fundamentally change how many of us find, finance, and close on our homes. The Strategy Behind the Scenes So, why would Rocket, a mortgage giant, want to buy a real estate brokerage like Redfin?

Mortgages

Inman

JUNE 24, 2025

Waltz, a tech-enabled fintech that helps foreign investors buy U.S. property, has secured a $25 million line of credit to scale operations.

Investor