Knock builds executive team as it prepares to go public
The 'Home Swap' provider is aiming to boost headcount by 5X this year, with an eye toward expanding into 100 markets by 2023
by Matt Carter May 18
NAR's venture capital fund picks Knock, other startups for REACH program
Second Century Ventures, which is an arm of the National Association of Realtors, has chosen Knock and 7 other startups to be a part of the 2021 REACH scale-up program
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Knock Home Swap moves into the Twin Cities and Nashville
The expansion into the new markets will bring Knock's total market count to 27
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
A sea change is coming to home financing
A slew of newer companies are trying to reinvent the way people finance home purchases. That doesn't mean the 30-year mortgage is disappearing, but it does hint at more choices for consumers of the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Knock partners with The Agency for Home Swap's expansion
Los Angeles represents Knock's largest market for its 'buy-now-sell-later' alternative mortgage model. It's expected to especially help buyers in the under $2M market be more competitive
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 25
Knock hires mortgage industry vet Laura Gray as head of lending
A mortgage industry veteran with more than 3 decades of expertise will head operations for Knock's unique home lending program as it expands into more markets. Knock Home Swap is already available in 17 cities
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 22
Knock expands to Colorado Springs and Tuscon, now in 17 cities
Now available in 17 markets across the country, Home Swap helps sellers sell before they buy and move without worrying about showings, vendors and other traditional hassles of having a home on the market.
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
Knock adds Airbnb executive to its board of directors
Vijaya Kaza, Airbnb's chief security officer and head of engineering and data science for trust and safety, will help Knock scale its Home Swap service
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
Buyers and their agents have to be nimble amid low supply
At Inman Connect, eXp agent and team leader Renee Funk said buyers and their agents need to be able to move quickly and adapt to a market in which inventory remains tight
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 27
Knock makes Jacksonville its 15th Home Swap market
Jacksonville, Florida, marks Knock's 15th Home Swap market on its quest for 21 before the end of the year. Home Swap allows homesellers to make non-contingent offers on potential new homes
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 7