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
Rocket scores another deal to provide home loans through banks
Lenders earn a new source of income by integrating Rocket Mortgage's digital mortgage application into an online banking platform developed by Q2 Holdings Inc.
by Matt Carter Aug 12
Latchel locks onto $16.7M round to bolster single-family rental solution
The software automates tenant repair requests through a community dashboard, rapidly filtering them to the most appropriate preferred vendor and keeping property management in the loop
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 27
After $5M investment, Here wants to be everywhere people vacation
The company facilitates fractional investment in short-term rentals and vacation properties, and makes it possible for anyone to invest in them as they would individual stocks
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
Stake secures $12M in Series A funding to incentivize renters
In what could be a reference to a trend of emerging companies extending immediate credit to consumers for rent or other expenses, Stake's Rowland Hobbs said renters need a 'rainy day fund'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
RealScout scores first place at Realogy innovation summit
RealScout has won the summit's $25,000 award. The platform will be added to Realogy's Open Ecosystem, which enables the brand's affiliated agents to use RealScout, among other vendors
by Marian McPherson May 11
Home equity investment startup Splitero launches, raises $5.8M
The fintech startup offers home equity investments of up to $500,000 without income or credit score requirements and no monthly payments. The funds have a 30-year repayment period
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12
Baselane makes property accounting mobile for modern landlords: Tech Review
Real estate agents partnering with investors would be wise to have a look at how Baselane can assist clients in understanding the monetary ins and outs of owning rental homes
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 18
Total Expert to help mortgage lenders monitor customers' needs
Total Expert's new Customer Intelligence tool can detect when borrowers are ready to buy a home or refinance a mortgage
by Matt Carter Mar 15
Black-owned fintech startup Esusu hits $1B unicorn valuation
Esusu partners with landlords to report tenants' on-time payments to credit bureaus. The company secured $130M in Series B Funding on Thursday, boosting them to unicorn status
by Marian McPherson Jan 31
Watson Living aims to help landlords keep tenants: Tech Review
Renting is becoming a more popular option for long-term lifestyles every day, which means apartment providers are going to continue to compete for tenants, especially as they seek long-term living arrangements, making their leases all the more valuable
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24
Olshan Properties, Atlas among Renter's Trust Awards winners
The awards by rental fintech company Obligo celebrate property management partners that treat renters fairly and earn 'positive sentiment at move-out' by renters
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27
Ribbon jump-starts 2022 expansion push with 2 new markets
The homeownership startup has December and January launches planned for markets in Alabama and Virginia. The company plans to be in 25 states by the end of next year
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Homeward kicks off 20-market expansion effort in Phoenix
Fintech platform Homeward has launched its largest expansion effort since 2019. The company already launched in Phoenix with the goal of being in 20 new markets by the end of 2022
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
All gas, no brakes: Knock speeds into Detroit en route to 75 markets
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Knock revealed a new slogan, 'In agents we trust'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4