Rocket acquiring Redfin for $1.75B
The nation’s largest mortgage lender called Redfin a "data powerhouse" and said the union of the two companies will improve the homebuying experience.
March 10, 2025
Taylor Soper
Taylor Soper is the editor at technology news site GeekWire. He is responsible for coordinating the newsroom, planning coverage and editing stories. A native of Portland, Ore., and graduate of the University of Washington, he was previously a GeekWire staff reporter, covering beats including startups and sports technology.
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