
Zillow bets on pre-marketing to unlock new growth
Zillow Group started off 2026 with a strong financial performance in the first quarter of the year, recording an 18% annual increase in revenue to $708 million and a net income of $46 million, up from $8 million in Q1 2025. Chief financial officer Jeremy Hofmann attributes this strong performance t

Compass International Holdings names president of integrated services
Compass International Holdings has appointed a longtime executive to lead its integrated services division. Cory Perkins will oversee the unit, which focuses on combining services such as title, escrow and other transaction support into a more unified platform. The appointment follows the planned re

How AI accelerates construction draws and cuts review times
Construction project finance plays a crucial, time-sensitive role in residential construction, helping contractors, remodelers, and builders access funding draws throughout a project’s lifecycle. Historically, however, the process has been inefficient, requiring lengthy review and approval timelines

Amended class-action lawsuit accuses Veterans United of ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics
Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Veterans United Home Loans, owned by Mortgage Research Center, adding claims of “bait-and-switch” and misleading advertising tactics, according to court filings reviewed by HousingWire. The original complaint filed in February alleges the lender misled
