Addressable abruptly closed due to 'fatal cash crunch'
After a lead investor in a round of funding abruptly shifted interest, Addressable was unable to cover a bank loan and existing business commitments, leading to a sudden shutdown
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 27
Nation's biggest title insurer hit by ransomware attack, reports say
Fidelity National Financial acknowledges that a 'cybersecurity incident' disrupted the provision of title and escrow services and other technology the company provides to the real estate industry
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind
The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
How to maximize short-term rental returns with proptech
Property management software enhances operations and saves time and money for agents, property owners and short-term rental guests, writes Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate
by Victoria Kennedy Nov 21
Have a take on today's market, or what's to come in 2024? Inman Intel is listening!
Please add your voice to the Triple-I, the real estate industry's most ambitious monthly survey
by Chris LeBarton Nov 20
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Software provider for MLSs latest to partner with Local Logic
Local Logic is used by real estate agents to better understand how a market is performing, as well as a method by which to help clients learn about where they may live
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a 'connection issue'
In a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday, the CEO stressed getting back to basics, forging sincere connections with clients as key to surviving and thriving in the current market
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
Sundae's Homeowner Portal opens window to as-is purchases
Sundae's intent is to reduce manual processes and disconnected communications to a single online channel, where all documents, messages and insights exist within the context of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
Ally Financial partners with HouseCanary to grow mortgage
Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally's website provides would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage homeowners to explore refinancing
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Dwellsy's consumer-first rental search earns $11.5M seed round
Days after Summer announced its vacation home acquisition and management platform closed on an $18M round, rental portal Dwellsy publicly announced an oversubscribed $11.5M seed round
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
Collabra appoints former Bright MLS exec to board of directors
David Charron joins Collabra's board as the real estate technology and analytics company makes a bid to partner with more multiple listing services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Lone Wolf's marketing center released, 1st 'new gen' product
'Right now, the real estate industry doesn’t need promises — it needs proof that providers can deliver the software it needs for the future.' - Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
'Property IQ' at the heart of Plunk's latest integration
BHR’s RealReports are relatively new to the space, but are extensive in how they break down what a person needs to understand about how a home interacts with its location
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Better partners with Infosys to power mortgages for other lenders
Better, which has had a strategic partnership with Ally Bank since 2019, is looking to partner with more lenders by launching a white-labeled 'mortgage-as-a-service' platform with Infosys
by Matt Carter Nov 10