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
The 'tap tap' mortgage
Opinion
Tech advances in data, authentication, artificial intelligence and loan processing are making mortgage fulfillment easier. Why can't a simple iris scan make mortgage funding even quicker?
by Brad Inman Jan 18
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
Meet Tim Heyl: Team leader, CEO and Inman's 2021 person of the year
Heyl's rise as an agent and CEO of Homeward has been exceptional. But that isn't all he's done. Inman spoke to Heyl on his remarkable success as he sets his sights on the new year
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
Zavvie leans into power buyers with marketplace update
Real estate startup zavvie has added 9 power buyers to its marketplace. Now zavvie users can compare cash offer and rent-to-own options in one place
by Marian McPherson Nov 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
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
Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next
Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage's evolution, betting on iBuyers and more
Technology themes at Connect were dominated by a new wave of mortgage providers changing the way buyers enter homebuying, brokers' mixed agreement on how to deliver technology to agents and how iBuying is opening new ways to advise clients
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
5 key takeaways for real estate investors from Inman Connect
From the first steps to take in order to find success to how to meet changes in the housing market head-on, speakers at Inman Connect Las Vegas shared their biggest secrets
Brad Inman and Knock CEO Sean Black.
In case they're not getting the message, Knock's booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, 'In Agents We Trust'
by Matt Carter Oct 29
The 4 biggest real estate trends to bet on in 2022
Clelia Peters and Homeward CEO Tim Heyl shared with the Inman Connect audience the industry trends every real estate professional should be following
Homeward founder says agents can lead real estate's tech revolution
Tim Heyl, CEO of real estate startup Homeward, says brokers know the issues that can be solved by technology and investment
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
Why now is the time to prepare for a market cool down
Inman Connect speakers offer tips on how to prepare for the unexpected at a time when everybody is still focusing on rising home prices