Opendoor expands homebuying pool to meet booming demand
The iBuyer revised its purchase requirements to include pricier homes, older homes and homes in age-restricted and gated communities
by Marian McPherson Apr 13
Party's over: Airbnb rolls out new plan to stop summer gatherings
The short-term rental company's 'Summer of Responsible Travel' plan is meant to prevent large gatherings amid the pandemic while supporting hosts and neighbors
SentriLock officially launches showing platform
SentriKey Showing Service is among the buzziest new showing management platforms in a space that has growing increasingly crowded in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Unify now drumming up business for mortgage lenders
With its acquisition of Unify, Propertybase is in a position to facilitate referrals between real estate brokers and lenders
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Fathom subsidiary IntelliAgent acquires tech platform LiveBy
Fathom Holdings CEO Josh Harley said the acquisition is an integral part of the company's profitability and national portal plans
by Marian McPherson Apr 9
SoftBank invests $500M in fintech startup Better.com
Better.com is set to receive $500 million from SoftBank's Vision Fund, according to a WSJ article on Thursday. This places better.com's valuation at $6B
by Marian McPherson Apr 9
Inman Tech Review: JetClosing is fueling mobile adoption of digital title and escrow
Opinion
Maybe it feels to some that such a light, easy product can't handle the financial and metaphorical weight of a closing, but JetClosing is an app that proves otherwise
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 9
Smart Home Tech: What to know about smart lights
Opinion
Smart lighting is a rapidly growing segment of the smart home tech market — and it's easy to see why. When done right, smart lighting can add personalization and ambiance to any part of your house. Here's what you need to know
by Brandon Doyle Apr 8
Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to accept bitcoin as rent
Billionaire Rick Caruso plans to roll out a variety of cryptocurrency programs for consumers, including a customer reward option and the ability to pay rent with bitcoin
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
MoxiWorks enters into nationwide agreement with Century 21 Canada, launches HUB21
Agents throughout Century 21 Canada's 400 offices will have access to MoxiWorks solutions through a portal called HUB21
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
Offerpad launches full-suite of services in Indianapolis
Offerpad has chosen Indianapolis as its first Midwestern market. The iBuyer's full suite of services will be available this summer
by Marian McPherson Apr 8
Knock expands into Colorado and Georgia
In its first announcement since revealing its intentions to go public, Knock has furthered its footprint in the West and South with 7 new markets, for a total of 34 Home Swap markets
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
Notarize to open its remote notary platform to independent notaries
Pilot program to launch in Washington and Tennessee with a goal of launching in all 31 remote online notarization-approved states in 2021
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
Opendoor hires new vice president of sales and support
Former GoDaddy and Sirius XM executive Shannon Hodges will lead the company's acquisition and resale growth goals as they aim to improve revenue post IPO
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
How one agent uses TikTok to wrangle some of his youngest clients
A year after launching his TikTok account, GZB Realty broker and managing director Alexander Zakharin now generates 80% of his business using the youth-oriented app
Offerpad: Sellers can stay in homes up to 60 days after closing
To help alleviate the stress of selling, Offerpad will now give sellers the option of remaining in a home up to 60 days after closing escrow