Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu launches AI 'copilot' startup
Wu said he's building 'a field-grade copilot for the labor market that powers how things get built'
by AJ LaTrace May 26
Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset
Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace says proptech investment is targeting the inefficiencies that have long defined the residential transaction
by Nick Pipitone Feb 10
Does Luxury Presence's $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
The funding is a good sign for real estate technology founders and growth-minded executives, helping support the argument that the 'proptech winter' is facing an optimistic change of season
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
words of the year
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Inman unveils winners of the 2025 Best of Proptech Awards
Inman celebrates the most comprehensive recognition of property technology innovation to date, honoring leaders across 10 categories transforming the residential real estate landscape
by Inman Nov 20
Is the ‘proptech winter’ ending? This is what investors are watching
Some companies that were red-hot during the COVID housing market had to either pivot or die when rates rose and major funding rounds dried up. But green shoots may be emerging
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
Portfolio success leads Fifth Wall to open new fund
The new fund is backed by new limited partners such as Lowe’s, Public Storage, Kite Realty Group and Independence Realty Trust. Fifth Wall’s largest proptech investment went public in December
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Fifth Wall Ventures targets $500M for new real estate tech fund
Fifth Wall Ventures, a venture-capital firm, plans to raise an impressive $500M for a new fund, the Fifth Wall REACT Fund, according to a new regulatory filing on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 20
Group investing solution Fractional raises $15M
Fractional was reviewed by Inman in 2023 and earned high marks for its ability to broach the most challenging aspects of putting money into real estate: where to start
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
Hot topics at Inman Connect Austin
Collaborate with industry leaders next month in Austin to get answers to the questions real estate experts are being asked right now
by Rachel Mastandrea Sep 13
Polly hiring after landing $25M in new equity funding led by 8VC
New funding will allow Polly's product and engineering teams to double down on new product innovation, including a new AI platform that was recently in closed beta testing
by Matt Carter Sep 10
Inman Connect Austin Speakers
Real estate’s ultimate Texas gathering, Inman Connect Austin, touches down in the Lone Star state in October with a packed roster of industry heavyweights. Here's a preview of the guest list
by Rachel Mastandrea Aug 27
AI workflows, in-app loan application highlight latest from Waltz: Tech Review Update
New in 2025 is Waltz's in-app loan application, facilitating a fast, lightweight and consumer-driven process
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Lessen Copilot the latest in AI property management
Lessen trained its AI, called Copilot, with 15+ years of maintenance request data and millions of work orders
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 27