Opendoor CEO: ‘We’re asking you to hold us accountable’
After a turbulent year, Opendoor’s revenue fell, but the company’s CEO is bullish on its potential. Rival iBuyer Offerpad, meanwhile, hopes to 3x transactions.
Updated February 23, 2026
Meghan Roos
Editor
Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
Page 4 of 9
- Most MLS, association execs back NAR’s strategy — with caveatsA recent survey of more than 1,200 organized real estate leaders found that many are aligned with NAR, but they expect membership models to change.February 17, 2026
- NAR applauds Congress’ ‘bold action’ on housingA bipartisan housing package is headed to the Senate. Plus, FHFA repeals 2024 fair housing rule; Congress reauthorizes NFIP; new jobs, inflation data coming.February 10, 2026
- Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve?The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.January 30, 2026
- Agent confidence up as market approaches ‘healthier balance’A Real Brokerage survey found agent optimism at an 11-month high amid improving affordability and signs that the housing market may be starting to recover.January 30, 2026
- Housing market ‘stuck in neutral’ as rates, price growth flattenMortgage rates are holding steady, but purchase applications and pending sales are down as economic and political tensions heighten consumer uncertainty.January 29, 2026
- Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘on a firm footing’Following three 25-point cuts in the second half of 2025, the Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates steady, though housing activity remains “weak.”January 28, 2026
- Fed meeting preview; ‘limited impact’ of Trump’s housing planThe Fed isn’t expected to cut rates next week. Plus, the CFPB secures temporary funding; report questions corporate home purchase ban; HOMES Act advances.January 23, 2026
- ‘Playmakers’: The ‘No. 1 way to get more views on social media’Watch the conversation as marketing strategist Neel Dhingra lays out a 90-day video content plan for agents and reveals the key to winning online.January 21, 2026
- Trump’s housing-related order leaves ‘key questions’ hangingThe president mentioned his executive action and addressed other housing concerns while speaking at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21.January 21, 2026
- The Ten: The ‘honorable mentions’ you shouldn’t overlookTo conclude our series on 2025’s industry influencers, we’re highlighting the people and trends that nearly made the list — and are worth watching in 2026.January 15, 2026
- Glenn Kelman leaves Redfin after 20 years as CEOThe brokerage and portal leader announced his departure on LinkedIn, noting that he hoped “to do something as good as Redfin, in a different field.”Updated January 14, 2026
- Former Fed chairs slam ‘attacks’ on Jerome PowellFed Chair Jerome Powell said he will continue “standing firm in the face of threats” after the DOJ served the central bank with a round of grand jury subpoenas.January 12, 2026
- Trump kicks off 2026 with 2 major housing-related mandatesEconomists were skeptical of the president’s corporate buyer ban but praised his mortgage bond purchase proposal. Plus, a Fannie-Freddie IPO is still possible.January 9, 2026
- Sales up, prices down a year after LA wildfiresThe share of home sales in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have jumped 50% or more, according to Realtor.com data — but prices have fallen sharply.January 7, 2026
- Court orders White House to keep CFPB funded — for nowPlus, the president plans to announce his Fed chair nominee in January; HUD Secretary Scott Turner said “more research” on 50-year mortgages is needed.December 30, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: The ‘most underutilized’ opportunity for agentsWatch the conversation as coaching expert Tom Ferry identifies strategies agents can deploy today to boost their business in the new year.December 29, 2025
- The Ten: Powell and the Fed under fire — and in the spotlightThe Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell were frequent targets of the Trump administration in 2026, raising concerns about the agency’s future independence.December 23, 2025
- Borrowers who use Zillow Home Loans pay more, study suggestsA disputed report, which received funding from Zillow competitor CoStar, found that ZHL borrowers paid more than those who used other lenders between 2022-2024.Updated January 5, 2026
- ‘Aggressive housing reform’ coming soon, Trump saysThe president teased plans for bold reform in 2026. Plus, legislators unveil bipartisan housing package; Fed reappoints regional bank presidents; more.December 19, 2025
