Ribbon slashes one-third of workforce to adjust to 'new reality'
After expanding into 8 new states and more than doubling its market footprint this year, the Power Buyer is laying off 136 employees in search of an 'achievable path to profitability'
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates
The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150M Series C funding round
by Matt Carter Jul 22
UpEquity latest Power Buyer to join zavvie's solutions marketplace
Austin, Texas-based mortgage platform has more avenues to partner with real estate brokerages as it looks to expand its footprint to 23 states by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today
Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first 2 years of the COVID housing market. Homeward's CEO shares what's next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Orchard lays off nearly 100 employees — but is still hiring
Power Buyer confirms that it intends to fill approximately 50 openings in its mortgage, real estate brokerage, marketing and finance departments
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Proptech investor Paul Hurst sees a ton of opportunity in market shift
The problems that proptechs are trying to solve — inefficiencies in real estate transactions — remain, said Parker89 Managing Director Paul Hurst, while speaking at Connect Now Thursday
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Lower launches 'Realtor agnostic' cash-offer service, MortgagePass
Less than a month after partnering with Orchard to provide Power Buyer services, Lower pilots its own program in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to go nationwide
by Matt Carter Jun 14
A full list of real estate companies making layoffs in 2022 and 2023
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Inspectify is ready for a bright future: Tech Review Update
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Inspectify has made 2 acquisitions in the last year to add significant value to the home inspection process
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
Homepoint is first wholesale lender with cash offer product
Powered by Accept.inc, Homepoint Cash Compete program is available at launch in six states: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas and Washington
by Matt Carter May 24
Lower partners with Orchard to offer Power Buyer services
As rising interest rates curb mortgage refinancings, Lower will also target homebuyers through a strategic partnership with iBuyer powerhouse Opendoor
by Matt Carter May 20
Power Buyer Orchard now serving first-time homebuyers
After piloting cash-offer product in Texas and Colorado, company plans to offer Buy With Orchard in all of its markets in the months ahead
by Matt Carter May 17
Guild Mortgage rolls out cash offer program in 11 states, more to join
Guild's CashPass program is available for primary residences, second homes or investment properties, with down payments depending on occupancy
by Matt Carter May 16
Orchard open for business in Phoenix, Portland and Seattle
The Power Buyer has doubled its geographic footprint since its $100M Series D round and now has a presence in 13 markets
by Matt Carter Apr 27
As Power Buyers gain popularity, distinguish between friend and foe
Era Ventures Managing Partner Clelia Peters spoke with Ribbon co-founder Wei Gan and Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets at Inman Connect New York about the ways Power Buyers operate
by Matt Carter Apr 20