Fintech platform Homeward has launched its largest expansion effort since 2019. The company already launched in Phoenix with the goal of being in 20 new markets by the end of 2022
EXp founder Glenn Sanford said his company should have half a million agents in 5 years. We asked some experts if that was realistic
'Bank-on-your-phone experience' lets consumers manage entire homeownership lifecycle from any device
As lenders pivot from refis to purchase loans, mortgage brokers are an important source of business
Mortgage lenders seeking economies of scale are automating much of the loan application and underwriting process
'Cards get stacked against indies,' said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and co-CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage
Rascoff: iBuying will survive without Zillow, but companies that 'take the friction out of transactions' need a new name for their services
At Connect Now on Tuesday, real estate analyst Mike DelPrete shared with Brad Inman where Zillow went wrong with Zillow Offers and what 'Zillow 3.0' could look like
APIs are designed to help lenders discover bias in algorithms and take a second look at rejected applicants
The city council just approved an effort that will look for strategies to stop iBuyers such as Opendoor and Redfin
The new tools will let agents conduct live video tours and send out automated emergency texts if or when they run into trouble
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The team at HomeSmart makes it a priority to stay on top of what the HomeSnaps and Zillows of the world are up to, as should any savvy proptech team trying to know what consumers are looking for
Homeowners in Minneapolis and St. Paul can now request an all-cash offer through RedfinNow. This is the 12th market RedfinNow has added this year
The investigations — which are relatively common after a company discloses very bad news — are a response to Zillow's announcement that it will end its iBuying business
Interactive tool tracks disparities in homeownership rates, home values and distribution of housing wealth by race and ethnicity
JD Power finds customer satisfaction is highest when lenders employ the right mix of technology and personal interactions