Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market
A new offering could expand the buyer pool for agents working with crypto-heavy clients
by AJ LaTrace Mar 26
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24
Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you're in luck
Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers' crypto assets
Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required, 'including adjustments for market volatility'
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Blockchains founder reluctantly lists Lake Tahoe homes for $48M
The main property includes an expansive mansion off the east coast of Lake Tahoe, a guest house, a detached office and a lakeside area
by Daniel Houston Dec 15
Propy unveils new avatars for the crypto-savvy real estate agent
The images, sold as unique digital tokens called NFTs, can be used on social media to market real estate agents to the crypto community
by Daniel Houston Sep 27
Mark Cuban thinks metaverse real estate is ‘the dumbest’ thing ever
The billionaire investor and NBA franchise owner thinks buying virtual plots of land in a crypto-fueled metaverse is dumb. Like 'super, meta, immaculately dumb'
by Daniel Houston Aug 11
Agents can't let crypto creep into their real estate spheres
Opinion
This month: A veteran agent is developing a side interest in cryptocurrency that is bleeding into her real estate business. Should her broker keep her focused on their primary business?
by Anthony Askowitz Jun 28
Propy launches new blockchain-based title and escrow product
The technology should bring transactions closer to the 'click-to-close' experience many real estate players have been chasing for years. It is available in 3 states with plans of expansion
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
7 practical ways real estate's biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Land sales in the metaverse: How real estate professionals are embracing the shift
In this new type of land ownership, real estate professionals will have to consider changing or adapting the way they sell or market real estate. Here, 3 pros share their insights and predict what's next
by Cheryl Spangler Mar 29
How much will the housing market slow in 2022? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White weigh in on the state of the housing market, homebuyer perceptions, and feuds between real estate agents and the metaverse
by Byron Lazine Feb 10
What crypto, NFTs and the rest mean for real estate
Where will you live when we're all in the metaverse? Putting the 'real' back in real estate
by Sam DeBord Jan 31
Inside the metaverse: How agents can benefit from virtual real estate
More top luxury brokers are venturing into the metaverse; Inman explores what agents need to know about this nascent category of real estate
by Daniel Houston Jan 31