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
RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration
The 2 popular proptechs are known for assisting industry professionals with lead conversion and supporting long-term client interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Property management solution Revela revels in $9M Series A
The company serves private and institutional single-family landlords, multifamily property managers and student housing companies. The funding was led by FirstMark Capital
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
With Fannie Mae's adoption, AI's role in real estate is solidified
Fannie Mae said that computer vision enabled them to identify appraisal defects much more efficiently than other processes, including many that were previously impossible to triage
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
What other cities can learn from LA's rocky 'mansion tax' rollout
LA's new tax on high-priced property sales has been a drag on the real estate industry while raising far less revenue than the city expected, an Intel analysis suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
RentSpree eyes Sunshine State's Stellar for latest MLS integration
RentSpree’s ApplyLink condenses the lead capture, tenant due diligence and application collection processes, and can be created in moments for Stellar members
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
On the ground in LA: How a divisive 'mansion tax' altered real estate
The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new Los Angeles tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
Redfin launches new housing price tracker index
The tool is described in an announcement from the brokerage as similar to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, but with more real-time and metro-level data
by Ben Verde Nov 28
Direct mailer Addressable abruptly closes with no forwarding address
With stunning irony, the direct mail technology company shuttered its services Thanksgiving week without prior notice of trouble or offering customers a way to contact them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 27
These are the top new tech offerings for property managers
Today’s multifamily residents want smart-living solutions more than they want covered parking or pools. Here's what we’re watching
by Michael Zaransky Nov 27
Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler on his 'relentless' pursuit of NYC in 2024
The Century 21 president and CEO spoke to Intel about his 25th anniversary with the brokerage, deploying AI to recruit agents and his plan to grow marketshare across New York City in 2024
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Canadian officials looking for ways to decrease the number of Airbnbs
Under pressure to add more housing supply, officials say they're looking at ways to decrease the number of short-term rentals in the country
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind
The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
EXp scoops up 60-agent RE/MAX team in Canada
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20