HomeLight launched an AI escrow agent to automate dozens of tasks
EVA can open orders, pull HOA docs and even use a company credit card
by Nick Pipitone Jun 4
Tenant screening is a relic. Findigs wants to replace it with a decision
Credit scores were built for loans, not leases. Findigs says it's building something better
by Nick Pipitone Jun 2
These are the 5 people who might replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board next year. Critics say doubts about the central bank's independence could put upward pressure on rates
by Matt Carter Oct 28
Trump nominates Jonathan McKernan as director of CFPB
McKernan's prior roles include senior financial policy advisor for Sen. Bob Corker and posts with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the US Treasury
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
Title underwriter TRG inks $85M merger deal to take Doma private
If approved by shareholders and regulators, the proposed merger would result in an all-cash $85M transaction, with TRG acquiring Doma's outstanding shares at 38% premium of $6.29 per share
by Matt Carter Apr 1
No, BlackRock isn't buying up all of Zillow's homes
Zillow's ill-fated iBuying venture drew detractors online before the program collapsed. But as the company races to unload 18,000 homes, were they right about where it's headed?
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
Early investors bail on Doma's SPAC merger
Digital title and closing provider Doma raised less than anticipated in a SPAC merger this week after paying out nearly $295M to early investors who redeemed their shares
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Matterport going public via SPAC merger
The spatial data and 3D tour company estimates the enterprise value of the combined companies will clock in at approximately $2.3B
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
BlackRock's environmental strategy could shake up real estate industry
BlackRock, among the world's largest asset managers and a significant investor in publicly traded real estate companies, including Realogy, Zillow and RE/MAX, drew attention after its CEO announced environmental sustainability would influence future investments
by Patrick Kearns Jan 15
BlackRock raises its stake in plummeting Realogy
Investment management firm BlackRock now owns a 16% stake in the real estate holding company
by Patrick Kearns Jul 15
BlackRock raises stake in RE/MAX
The institutional investor now owns 15% of RE/MAX Holdings, equaling 2,559,945 shares of its stock