The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business
Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a 'strategic alliance' with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products 'from multiple national and regional lenders'
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer assistance, they often come with costly strings attached
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 4
Loft47, Upfront ease credit access with Liquid
Loft47 is brokerage software for better oversight of commissions; Upfront assists agents with access to credit and financial insight. The 2 have worked together to build Liquid
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 30
Tongo adds tax management partner april
Financial benefits platform Tongo has added a partner in april, which provides a tax management solution specifically designed to meet the needs of real estate agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 29
Upfront lands $2.5M in funding to streamline credit access for agents
Even before the commission crunch, real estate agents have struggled to make ends meet. Through brokerage partnerships, Upfront aims to ease access to credit for working agents
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 18
Tongo's agent-focused finance app ready for market
A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that 'builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
NAR reveals 12 new startups vying for iOi Summit 'Pitch Battle' crown
Highnote, Instacard and ListAssist are among the startups the National Association of Realtors has tapped for its annual 'Pitch Battle' later this month in Miami, according to an announcement
NAR selects 7 firms for its US real estate tech program, REACH
Flock, HighNote, Plus Platform, Prisidio, Real Grader, Summer and Tongo are the 11th class to participate in Second Century Ventures' REACH program, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12
Inman announces first round of Property Pavilion and Startup Alley exhibitors for ICLV21
Inman Connect carves out specialized spaces for startups and property investment brands