Staircase automates underwriting of private mortgage insurance
MI Underwriting pulls documents and data directly from lenders, allowing mortgage insurers to make instant policy decisions at half the cost
by Matt Carter Sep 19
Amrock aims to offer smartphone closings everywhere they're allowed
The Rocket Companies subsidiary will roll out mobile eClosings for purchase loans by the end of 2022, an indication the practice of attending a closing in person may soon be coming to a close
by Matt Carter Sep 19
ESentry app simplifies open house-to-CRM connectivity: Tech Review
Opinion
The focus on user experience is immediately evident, as the app greatly shrinks the process of a setting up and open house and finding out more about who is coming to see the home
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 16
Playing the long game? Here's what's next for crypto
Opinion
What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what's next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column
by Rich Hopen Sep 15
Swanepoel says this company is still ‘the 800-pound gorilla’ in real estate
Several newer brokerages have made big strides. But real estate executive Stefan Swanepoel says one established juggernaut still looms large: The holding company formerly known as Realogy
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
RealScout launches 19th Buyer Graph in Southwest Florida
14 brokerages have partnered to launch the Southwest Florida Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits and climate risk data
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
Zillow accused of 'wiretapping' homebuyers' visits to its website
The suit, 1 of several filed this month against the real estate search portal on similar grounds, argues Zillow is breaking the law by recording the way consumers interact with its websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
Credit unions, banks flock to Black Knight's Empower mortgage LOS
IThink Financial, the 8th credit union to sign up for Empower since December, will use the mortgage loan origination system to provide home loans to more than 100,000 members
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs
Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a 'combined 60 years' of experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
After Redfin offered flood-risk tool, buyers took heed
A new study suggests that buyers who viewed homes in high-risk flood areas ended up turning to higher ground with their eventual offers when presented with the brokerage’s flooding data
by Daniel Houston Sep 12
Everything to know about Compass' tech as the brokerage pivots
Compass has grown rapidly, but is now tasked with becoming profitable. Chief Operating Officer Greg Hart spoke to Inman about this key moment for the firm
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 12
Real Estate Webmasters partners with LuxuryRealEstate.com
The partnership will provide members with its Renaissance web development and content management platform, luxury-focused lead generation tools and other innovations, REW says
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 8
Realtor.com makes layoffs in preparation for market downturn
Realtor.com has become the latest real estate company to lay off its employees. The portal declined to share specific details, but said it's 'bullish' about its future despite market declines
by Marian McPherson Sep 8
Back by popular demand, Zillow relaunches 'hide home' tool
Zillow has released a new tool to declutter the consumer search experience, a 'hide home' feature that shrouds already eliminated options
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 7
Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now
Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't turn around stock market performances, falling share prices could have profound impacts
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category
Opinion
While I'm certain the team behind the company, all agents, are absolutely concerned with user safety, I'd like to see the software in some way integrate into its showing functionality beyond best practices documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 2