6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development
'Thesis Driven' editor Brad Hargreaves shared how emerging tech in home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
NAR REACH earns media award
NAR REACH was named Accelerator of the Year by PropTech Outlook, a digital news magazine for the real estate software industry
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 20
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19
Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements
DBRS Morningstar's rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let owners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home
by Matt Carter Oct 6
How the real estate industry discriminates and what agents can do to stop it
Lisa Rice, the president and CEO of NFHA and Bill Dedman, an investigative reporter for 'Newsday,' discuss their investigations into housing discrimination at Zillow's virtual Unlock conference
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
Housing discrimination is a vicious cycle: Zillow chief economist
During Zillow's virtual Unlock event, Svenja Gudell highlighted the historic instances that have led to a massive homeownership gap between white Americans and people of color
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
'We're not flipping': Zillow CEO reveals impetus behind his iBuyer
'If anyone thinks Zillow is doing Zillow Offers to make money on home price appreciation, they’re wrong,' Rich Barton told the audience at Zillow's Unlock event Monday
by Patrick Kearns Oct 28