Housefax, a service that a former realtor.com CEO is helping to steer, has launched what it says is the first property data service that offers “comprehensive, consolidated” reports on homes.

The company, which unveiled its product today, lays bare historical information on building permits, mortgages, fires, floods and sink holes, among other data.

According to the company’s website, Housefax harvests data on millions of properties from thousands of sources — both public and proprietary, according to a company statement — to construct the reports.

They cost $59 each, and according to the company’s website, are designed to complement a professional home inspection, seller’s disclosure and repair documentation.

“Though we’re in the midst of a housing rebound, many homes have been neglected, rented, foreclosed or left vacant, and today’s buyers are far more cautious,” said Housefax founder and CEO Eddy Lang in a statement. “When finalizing a contract on a home, inspection reports often threaten closings too late in the process, and can miss hidden red flags like mold, fire and flood damage, or even meth labs, sink holes, earthquake fault lines and other hazards. It’s important to do your own residential diligence before making an offer on any home.”

Former realtor.com CEO Allan Dalton is Housefax’s chief strategy officer.

“No one’s been able to combine all these tools and information into one universal report to help consumers make better decisions,” Dalton said in a statement. “As the market rebounds, Housefax will complement the roles of real estate professionals and home inspectors, preserve more transactions, and convert the market from ‘Buyer Beware’ to ‘Buyer Aware.'”

Show Comments Hide Comments
Sign up for Inman’s Morning Headlines
What you need to know to start your day with all the latest industry developments
By submitting your email address, you agree to receive marketing emails from Inman.
Success!
Thank you for subscribing to Morning Headlines.
Back to top
×
Log in
If you created your account with Google or Facebook
Don't have an account?
Forgot your password?
No Problem

Simply enter the email address you used to create your account and click "Reset Password". You will receive additional instructions via email.

Forgot your username? If so please contact customer support at (510) 658-9252

Password Reset Confirmation

Password Reset Instructions have been sent to

Subscribe to The Weekender
Get the week's leading headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens.
15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
It looks like you’re already a Select Member!
To subscribe to exclusive newsletters, visit your email preferences in the account settings.
Up-to-the-minute news and interviews in your inbox, ticket discounts for Inman events and more
1-Step CheckoutPay with a credit card
By continuing, you agree to Inman’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You will be charged . Your subscription will automatically renew for on . For more details on our payment terms and how to cancel, click here.

Interested in a group subscription?
Finish setting up your subscription
×