Presale home renovation startup Revive wins NAR 'Pitch Battle'
Revive takes home the $15,000 cash prize from a contest hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary Second Century Ventures. It was one of 12 startups to compete in the contest
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
These 12 startups will go head-to-head at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
Contestants offer tools for virtual agent coaching, real estate investing, floor plans, inspections, property co-ownership, secure document storage, rentals, home renovation and agent finances
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 13
Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive
Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer's market
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
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
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
Power Buyer Knock revamps board of directors
Representative of NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will serve as an observer on Knock's board
by Matt Carter Jun 7
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Former BoxBrownie director to lead NAR tech accelerator in Australia
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors' Second Century Ventures
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Evocalize closes on $12M Series A led by Move, Inc.
Technology developed by Evocalize helps companies establish and spread their brand and services through an array of campaigns on Google, Facebook and Instagram
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Relocation tech startup Updater eyes big 2022 with $60M round
The funding will be dedicated to sustaining Updater's current growth trend, which has seen the company climb to approximately 250 employees over the past 12 months
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 23
Updater acquires on-demand moving service Dolly
Deal will expand Updater's product offerings to help consumers with moves of all sizes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 15
NAR's venture capital fund picks Knock, other startups for REACH program
Second Century Ventures, which is an arm of the National Association of Realtors, has chosen Knock and 7 other startups to be a part of the 2021 REACH scale-up program
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Notarize raises $130M after year of huge growth
Over the past 12 months, revenue from the company's remote online notarization platform has grown 600%
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25
Home improvement startup Curbio raises $25 million
The company handles repairs for homeowners, then takes payment for the work when the home later sells
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17