EasyKnock scores a legal win in dispute with Texas clients
The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2
EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states
Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are 'meritless' and that it's cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan
by Matt Carter Jul 3
With agent as consultant, proptech can unlock more transactions
Leaders from Better, Point and EasyKnock said that consumers are becoming increasingly curious about alternative financing options — but they still need agents to help guide them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
EasyKnock continues its buying spree as it picks up Balance Homes
The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap into their equity without losing their homes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
EasyKnock founder: 'Agents have to differentiate themselves'
EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler argued during Inman Connect Now Thursday that agents need to show that they're on the cutting edge
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
EasyKnock and Knock file dueling lawsuits against each other
On Monday, Knock and EasyKnock filed lawsuits against each other alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, among other allegations
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
EasyKnock CEO predicts lasting pandemic-induced slump to hit this fall
Many U.S. regions are experiencing a surging real estate market, but Jarred Kessler believes it will be short-lived and the market could start to slow as early as October
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
EasyKnock raises $20M as instability fuels demand for equity
The startup is wagering that as widespread pandemic-induced unemployment continues to grow, homeowners will consider tapping into home equity
Home leaseback startup EasyKnock raises $215M
The funds will be used to expand the company's team and launch MoveAbility, a new program that lets homeowners cash out of and rent back their house for 1.5 years while they search for a new one
by Marian McPherson May 9
Leaseback startup EasyKnock snags $3.5M in seed funding
Montage Ventures, Crestar Partners and Blumberg Capital were among the investors in the new funding round