Regulators place Porch's insurance subsidiary under supervision
Fallout from the bankruptcy of reinsurer Vesttoo Ltd. ripples through the insurance industry, with Texas regulators keeping tabs on Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Homebuyers can start loan apps with Google or Facebook credentials
Floify claims it's the first first major mortgage point-of-sale software provider to offer Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition
Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Porch's 2021 losses top $109M as company keeps eye on expansion
Despite overall losses, the home services marketplace's revenue more than doubled in 2021. The company says it may be profitable this year
by Taylor Anderson Mar 1
Porch launching 'pay-at-close' program for home inspections
Acquisitions also paving way for expansion into related software verticals including mortgage, title and home warranty
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Moderne Ventures clinches $200M in oversubscribed funding round
The company's second fund achieved 4 times the amount of the its first institutional fund and boasts contributions from a number of big names including Greystar
Home improvement marketplace Porch makes stock market debut
Porch has evolved into an enterprise software company as well as a consumer-facing marketplace. The firm is the latest to use a merger with a blank check company to go public
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
Former Zillow, Angie's List execs join Vacasa board of directors
Chad Cohen formerly served as the CFO for Zillow. Chris Terrill is the former chief executive of Angie's List, and is currently on the board of Realogy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
by Inman Jan 10
Porch pockets $20.6M in first funding round since 2015
The infusion will be used to fund operations and push the company toward profitability, CEO Matt Ehrlichmann said in a statement
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
Keller Williams boosts CRM with Porch integration
Porch's proprietary repair estimate report app is now available via the Keller Cloud marketplace
by Patrick Kearns Nov 21
Neighbor staring through blinds
Safety and a decrease in next door home values are both high on the list, according to a new survey from Porch
Two millennials drinking coffee
Amid historically low relocation rates nationwide, a survey from home maintenance and renovation platform Porch reveals what 20- and 30-somethings are searching for
by Patrick Kearns May 14
renovation
The home services marketplace makes what appears to be its 4th acquisition
by Teke Wiggin Apr 3
This is how much it will cost to maintain a home in every state
Annual home maintenance costs range from $14,890 in Mississippi to $18,151 in New Jersey