Does real estate tech ever make you cry?
Real estate companies and associations have spent bazillions on technology that no one wants to use or that quickly becomes obsolete. Here's what would make it better
by Teresa Boardman Aug 1
MarketBuy's open offer listing model officially makes US debut
MarketBuy's Will Farmer leads its official expansion into the states as its North American head of growth. He will attend Inman Connect, eager to pitch what the company can do for listings
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
3 years in hibernation, Milestones emerges with $10M in funding
Milestones' client retention model is not entirely new, but the company hopes its new funding and team of backers can deliver a unique message to the market
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Cherre's property smarts to inform investors through DealCloud
Intapp will leverage Cherre's functionality for its DealCloud product, described by the company as a 'complete deal, relationship, and pipeline management solution for financial services firms'
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 27
Latchel locks onto $16.7M round to bolster single-family rental solution
The software automates tenant repair requests through a community dashboard, rapidly filtering them to the most appropriate preferred vendor and keeping property management in the loop
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 27
TestFit receives $20M to enhance construction feasibility solution
Advancements in software capability and the availability of enterprise industry data continue to enhance the way commercial and residential developers plan for and execute everything
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 26
HomeLight founder and CEO Drew Uher: Power Buying is here to stay
HomeLight announced on June 29 that it planned to cut an unspecified number of jobs. Uher is confident in Power Buying and shares his views ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Jul 25
The San Mateo-based 25V Diversity Fund, a 10-year fund, will help reveal to the industry opportunities shrouded by traditional venture capital community bias
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 18
Where legacy brands stand when proptech falters
As the market turns, investor interest in new industry disrupters may be waning. At Inman Connect Now, Clelia Peters and Nick Bailey explore where that leaves traditional brands
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Investor interest in real estate tech is beginning to wane, new study says
It's been a banner year so far for proptech companies. But there are early signs that investors may be starting to pull back, according to the Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Douglas Elliman starts homebuyer personal assistant platform
The complimentary platform 'Elliman Showroom' will combine the services of a personal assistant with a dashboard of recommended vendors to help clients with the move-in process
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 12
Stake secures $12M in Series A funding to incentivize renters
In what could be a reference to a trend of emerging companies extending immediate credit to consumers for rent or other expenses, Stake's Rowland Hobbs said renters need a 'rainy day fund'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
A couple building their dream home out of thin air
Venture MLS Fund Manager Art Carter: 'CRMLS users, including listing-side agents, brokers, and office staff, have expressed a desire for a shorter, simpler listing input process'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
Better parts ways with second head of real estate in 4 months
The embattled mortgage company confirmed it had let go of Chad Walker shortly after 3 other executives have recently departed. Nick Taylor will replace Walker as head of the division
by Taylor Anderson Jun 29
Place picks up 2 new C-suite executives to 'further our vision'
Emiliano Delucia and Abby Powell will help lead the startup less than a year after it achieved unicorn status. The company said it employs 584 people
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 27