6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development
'Thesis Driven' editor Brad Hargreaves shared how emerging tech in home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Home equity an underutilized key to retirement readiness, Point says
A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 10
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
Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements
DBRS Morningstar's rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let owners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Point's Eddie Lim on the 'vintage' days ahead for proptech investors
Investors are eying 2023 and 2024 as prime opportunities amid a market still finding its footing, Point co-founder Eddie Lim told Intel in an exclusive interview
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
Agree to disagree: 11 real estate leaders dust off crystal ball for 2023
The market isn't done falling but could soon stabilize, according to a survey of real estate executives and economists conducted by Point
by Daniel Houston Jan 17
Point's Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market
At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 17
Shared equity platform Point enters Nevada, Ohio as part of larger plan
Homeowners in 18 states and Washington, D.C. can tap up to $500,000 in home equity by selling a share of their future home price appreciation to investors
by Matt Carter Jul 14
3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape
Opinion
From blockchain to proptech, and everything in between, there's always something new on the real estate horizon. Here are the trends that are currently changing the game
CoreVest gearing up to make more bridge loans to flippers
Parent company Redwood Trust closes deal to acquire Portland, Oregon-based bridge loan provider Riverbend Funding LLC
by Matt Carter Jul 5
Shared equity platform Point to launch down payment product
With $115M in Series C funding, Point plans to be in 28 markets within a year
by Matt Carter May 3
Unison securitizes record $443M in residential equity agreements
As home prices soar, institutional investors warm to the idea of taking an equity stake in single family homes
by Matt Carter Feb 9
Home equity startup Point powers first-of-its-kind securitization
With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Homebuyer pool set to expand with mortgage alternatives: CEOs
The CEOs of 2 leaders in the field — Divvy Homes and HomeLight — said during Connect Now on Tuesday that they can help agents' clients negotiate challenging market conditions
by Matt Carter Jul 20
New tools to unlock trapped home equity could boost home sales
During an Inman Connect session Tuesday, founders of Point and EasyKnock said they're out to revolutionize the concept of homeownership
by Matt Carter Jun 15