New twists on home lending create opportunities for agents
As technology changes the way people think about homeownership, real estate agents will still be part of the picture say execs of EasyKnock, Flyhomes and Zillow at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Aug 4
HomeLight founder and CEO Drew Uher: Power Buying is here to stay
HomeLight announced on June 29 that it planned to cut an unspecified number of jobs. Uher is confident in Power Buying and shares his views ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Jul 25
Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today
Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first 2 years of the COVID housing market. Homeward's CEO shares what's next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Homebuyers 'win with cash' as Homeward launches on West Coast
The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to 7
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Lower launches 'Realtor agnostic' cash-offer service, MortgagePass
Less than a month after partnering with Orchard to provide Power Buyer services, Lower pilots its own program in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to go nationwide
by Matt Carter Jun 14
Homepoint is first wholesale lender with cash offer product
Powered by Accept.inc, Homepoint Cash Compete program is available at launch in six states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and Washington
by Matt Carter May 24
Guild Mortgage rolls out cash offer program in 11 states, more to join
Guild's CashPass program is available for primary residences, second homes or investment properties, with down payments depending on occupancy
by Matt Carter May 16
The key to success in business? Stop trying to solve 'all' the problems
At Connect Now, Homeward Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told agents and brokers to focus on what they do better than anyone else and predicted 'the bundled transaction' would gain steam
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
Evergreen Home Loans expands cash offer program to 6 states
CashUp by Evergreen program offered with lower fees and down payment requirements to homebuyers in Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon
by Matt Carter Feb 22
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
9 ways to help buyers compete in an all-cash world
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to helping buyers compete in an all-cash world, but these tactics and strategies will help
by Cara Ameer Jan 19
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2021
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
by Matt Carter Dec 29
Power buyers: What to know about real estate’s buzziest new buyer tools
The innovation wave has hit the buy-side, with power buyers emerging as this year's buzziest business model. Here's everything you need to know to power up your clients' purchasing prowess
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
Spencer Rascoff: The transaction facilitator category needs a rebrand
Rascoff: iBuying will survive without Zillow, but companies that 'take the friction out of transactions' need a new name for their services
by Matt Carter Nov 16
Brad Inman and Knock CEO Sean Black.
In case they're not getting the message, Knock's booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, 'In Agents We Trust'
by Matt Carter Oct 29