VC-backed Roam seeks to connect buyers to assumable mortgages
In theory, all government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loans are assumable, and with mortgage rates at levels not seen in two decades, interest in this little-used option has been growing
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Silicon Valley Bank, proptech hub for real estate clients, collapses
In the most dramatic banking implosion since the Great Recession, regulators on Friday shut down the bank, which boasted ties to proptechs, including Airbnb, Opendoor and OJO
California Regional MLS launches venture fund, invests in Perchwell
CRMLS CEO Art Carter says the fund will serve agents' and brokers' need for 'high-quality technology that enables them to do their jobs without worrying about how their data gets used'
Opendoor acquires digital mortgage company RedDoor
San Francisco-based RedDoor has developed a quick pre-approval process for consumers and will see its products integrated into the iBuyer's lending services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Opendoor co-founder slams Zillow, calls portal's tech 'horrible'
Keith Rabois also said on Twitter Wednesday that he expects Zillow to suffer 'even greater losses than they admit'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
These venture capitalists predicted Zillow Offers' demise
Opendoor co-founder Keith Rabois and 'The Big Short' investor Steve Eisman predicted the end of Zillow Offers as soon as it began. What did they see that others didn't?
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Apartment
The Peter Thiel-backed startup offers tech-based insurance to renters
Paypal Mafia art
Led by Peter Thiel, Keith Rabois and other tech kingpins, the so-called PayPal Mafia and a group of Blackstone veterans are remaking the real estate industry in their image
by Teke Wiggin Sep 10
Bungalow, the ‘renter’s equivalent of Opendoor,’ raises $14M
Described as 'renter's equivalent of Opendoor,' startup is off and running with backing from Silicon Valley titans
by Teke Wiggin Aug 23
Opendoor founders subtweet Zillow’s new home buying service
Opendoor founders throw shade on Twitter at Zillow's iBuying entry
by Emma Hinchliffe Apr 13
Serious money, big names get behind PayPal vet's big-data house-flipping startup
200 real estate industry leaders announced
Stefan Swanepoel's most powerful people in residential real estate
by Inman Jan 14
Next-gen home valuation: Opendoor will buy your house
Startup makes instant offers, charges 5.5 percent commission
by Teke Wiggin Dec 9
Opendoor bags $10M from slew of tech bigwigs
PayPal, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter vets like Keith Rabois' house-flipping startup
by Teke Wiggin Jul 8
OpenDoor, PayPal vet Keith Rabois' 'big-data house-flipping' startup, has funding and will launch in July
OpenDoor will make 'instant offer' to sellers with funding in as soon as 3 days
by Teke Wiggin May 30