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
The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory
As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they create a future where housing is more accessible and affordable
by Kendall E. Bonner Mar 24
Acre Homes' seed round extension brings total raised to $10M
'We founded this company because buying a home no longer makes sense for a growing number of Americans': Acre Homes co-founder
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
The FTC alleges the company advertised monthly rental rates that did not include mandatory 'hidden' fees that could add up to more than $1,700 per year
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
Are renters beating the system with Bilt Mastercard rewards card?
Card issuer Wells Fargo is losing as much as $10M a month as it eats interchange fees for users who are paying off balances after paying their rent, 'The Wall Street Journal' reports
by Matt Carter Jun 18
Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain
Introduced in December, the 'End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act' has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it's misguided
by Ben Verde Jun 18
Blackstone to take Tricon Residential private in $3.5B deal
Tricon is a landlord and developer of single-family rental homes in the United States and Canada with a portfolio of over 38K rentals
by Ben Verde Jan 19
An 'entire neighborhood' for sale? Let's unpack that viral TikTok video
A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker's claim that an 'entire neighborhood' was about to hit the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021
Proptech's banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here's all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the presses in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 14
2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown
With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year
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The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
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
What agents should know about working with institutional investors
Formerly a commercial real estate agent, Dan Noma, Jr. has focused his work on institutional investors for more than a decade. Here, he shares what he’s learned and why agents should consider this sector of the industry
Blackstone shells out $6B to re-enter rental market
Blackstone Group Inc. has reached a deal to acquire single-family rental home company Home Partners of America Inc. for $6 billion in cash after a competitive bidding process
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
SmartRent inks $2.2B merger deal with Fifth Wall SPAC
Once closed, the merger would mark one of the biggest deals between a proptech firm and a special-purpose acquisition company to date
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22