Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix
Orchard customers can choose to 'move first' using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
hundred dollar bills lined up
6 months after launch, Indigo has secured its 1st funding round backed by NFX, Era Ventures and GTM Fund. The company will use the funds to expand its reach throughout the Southeast
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
Calque unveils 'light' version of its 'buy before you sell' offering
Touted as faster and more affordable, Calque's new 'Contingency Buster' product is tailored to homeowners who don't need to tap their equity when buying their next home, executives say
by Matt Carter Aug 27
Former Ribbon team launches AI-fueled home transaction platform
The team that founded EasyKnock-acquired power buyer Ribbon has launched Indigo, an AI-powered transaction management and home search platform, executives told Inman exclusively
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states
Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are 'meritless' and that it's cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan
by Matt Carter Jul 3
EasyKnock continues its buying spree as it picks up Balance Homes
The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap into their equity without losing their homes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
Ribbon relaunches power buying services following 9-month hiatus
Nine months after temporarily shuttering its services and three months after being acquired by EasyKnock, Ribbon is now offering cash backing to buyers in Atlanta and Charlotte once again
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
EasyKnock acquires Ribbon in bid to launch national marketplace
The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year meant to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively
by Matt Carter May 8
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
Real estate in 2022: When the #@!$ finally hit the fan
Soaring mortgage rates, slagging sales, thousands and thousands of layoffs: The past 12 months have offered a jarring reminder that what goes up must come down
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers
Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be talking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Dec 14
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer acquires rival Trelora
The acquisition will expand the company's footprint to 14 states. The deal also comes amid a challenging time for the real estate technology sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Zoodealio's smart upgrades reflect an evolving industry: Tech Review
One-time Inman New Kid on the Block, Zoodealio's updates adjust to new purchasing models created by the mortgage-hybrids, and introduce another way to sell: Cash+
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2