HouseAmp solves pre-sale renovation friction: Tech Review
HouseAmp provides transparency with enterprise-level security, funding oversight, contractor invoicing and more
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Apr 24
7 ways to grow relationships with your past clients this spring
Spring is all about growth and nurturing, so it's the perfect time to reach out to past clients and turn them into repeat clients and referral partners, Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Apr 14
Julie Kheyfets named new CEO of AI renovation company Block
Kheyfets spent 7 years as Block's Chief Operating Officer, and prior to that, led North American growth for Tractable, a unicorn in the AI accident and disaster recovery space
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
CFPB tightening underwriting for PACE energy improvement loans
PACE lenders object to rule requiring them to evaluate borrowers' ability to repay and provide more comprehensive disclosures so homeowners can comparison shop for other financing
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Thumbtack, MyMove get closer in software integration
The partnership helps link relocating families directly to the types of services so often needed when moving in and out of a home
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 11
New homeowners plan to spend 40% of income on repairs: Study
Thumbtack's survey revealed the depths of new homeowner anxiety regarding home repairs. The typical buyer surveyed spent $30K on repairs during their first year of homeownership
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
6 side gigs to help you bridge an income gap
This isn’t mission impossible. It's mission we got to slay to play in 2025. Here are 6 part-time jobs to work your way out of a slump and pump up your SOI
by Rachael Hite Nov 24
Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say
by Matt Carter May 2
Sold.com partners with Revive to offer renovation services
The new partnership will allow Sold.com partner agents to refer their clients more easily to Revive's renovation network
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 17
No more contract cancellations! Here's how to avoid buyer backouts
Avoid canceled contracts by addressing possible reasons buyers back out ahead of time
by Carl Medford Sep 14
Gen Z flunks homeownership test — but other age groups not far behind
Fewer members of Generation Z said they were 'handy' than older groups did in a recent poll, with Generation X tallying the highest scores in a survey of 1,049 people conducted by CraftJack
by Daniel Houston Jun 22
Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out
A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman's quiz to find out
by Taylor Anderson Apr 6
Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition
Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time
by Matt Carter Apr 5