Lucky number? Radius Agent lands its 2nd $13M funding round
After a $13M Series A in May, led by Peter Flint's NFX, the brokerage-as-a-service platform secured a Series B in the same amount, also from Flint
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
New startup Foyer helps first-time homebuyers with savings program
The '401(k) for homeownership' helps first-time buyers achieve their savings goals with 4.51% APY high-yield savings accounts, as well as educational tools and matching with agents and lenders
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Flyhomes rebounds with launch of nationwide lender partner channel
'Buy before you sell' product is the first offering in a phased rollout following 2 rounds of layoffs, with plans to offer a full suite of Flyhomes products, including cash offer services
by Matt Carter Oct 11
Splitero no longer accepting shared equity applications
In a separate announcement, San Diego-based fintech announces launch of new real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes, to help homeowners in 4 states 'sell for the highest price'
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
'Insulting at minimum': Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line
Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims
Feeling the burnout? Here's how to bounce back
Burnout is never failure, even if it feels like it. It's something that you can prevent and manage to stay strong throughout your career
by Pam Blair Aug 19
Forget buyer love letters. Craft a perfect offer instead
If you’re putting together a beautiful, thoughtful offer package, your buyers won’t have to supplement with a love letter. Here's how to impress with your pdf
by Janet Pozos Aug 14
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
The chatbot revolution has begun. Here's what agents need to know
Tools such as ChatGPT and Bard are brand new but already revolutionizing online content and the real estate industry. Scroll through Inman's latest handbook to get the lowdown
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Free CRM? Trackxi buries its core competency: Tech Review Update
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Project management solution now offers a free CRM powered by its proven system for improving operations
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Most homebuyers forking out big bucks to buy down mortgage rate
While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability still has a 'stranglehold on much of the market,' according to research released by Black Knight
by Matt Carter Feb 7
The Agency launches 70th franchise in Bend, Oregon
Led by managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite, the office will build on the company's growing presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Europe
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
Defy Mortgage launches as new player in non-QM lending
Nashville, Tennessee-based lender to serve entrepreneurs and gig workers nationwide, accepting alternative forms of income and assets including cryptocurrency
by Matt Carter Jan 10
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
by Matt Carter Dec 28