Inspectify is ready for a bright future: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Inspectify has made 2 acquisitions in the last year to add significant value to the home inspection process
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
Brokerages push back on NAR ad campaign targeting 'competitors'
The trade group highlighted its own members — including Zillow, Compass, Redfin, Homie, Opendoor and Offerpad — among those whom it's competing with for consumer mindshare
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Orchard open for business in Phoenix, Portland and Seattle
The Power Buyer has doubled its geographic footprint since its $100M Series D round and now has a presence in 13 markets
by Matt Carter Apr 27
As Power Buyers gain popularity, distinguish between friend and foe
Era Ventures Managing Partner Clelia Peters spoke with Ribbon co-founder Wei Gan and Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets at Inman Connect New York about the ways Power Buyers operate
by Matt Carter Apr 20
Power Buyer clients made 1 offer on average. Traditional buyers? 7
A new report from Power Buyer and iBuyer marketplace zavvie says that Power Buying 'could eventually become the norm,' citing its success in helping buyers quickly purchase a home
by Marian McPherson Apr 13
Home inspections for HOAs: InspectHOA lands $3.1M in funding
The San Francisco-based startup is helping lenders, title companies and iBuyers do due diligence on homeowner's associations, InspectHOA co-founder Anton Tonev told Inman
by Matt Carter Mar 2
Q4 reveals strong growth for iBuyers, Power Buyers: zavvie
IBuyers and Power Buyers finished 2021 in a strong position, even amidst a low-inventory, competitive market that just wouldn't quit, real estate tech company zavvie reported
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
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
Clear Capital's latest innovation can help better mortgage underwriting
'Overall customer satisfaction with primary mortgage originators has dropped 5 points (on a 1,000-point scale) this year, driven largely by declines in satisfaction with the refinancing process,' JD Power
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
UpEquity brings Buy with Cash service to California
After raising $50M in Series B funding round, 'Power buyer' looking to expand from 11 to 19 states in 2022
by Matt Carter Jan 11
Flyhomes will cover closing costs — but only if you use their agent
Homebuyers represented by partner agents will still pay closing costs, and could be on the hook for 1% convenience fee, Flyhomes executives confirmed with Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 5
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
Flyhomes Cash Offer now available in Idaho
Program is now available to real estate brokerages and their agents in 7 states through Flyhomes for Agents
by Matt Carter Nov 18
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