Say farewell to the ‘Forever Home’

You need to earn $100,000 just to afford a starter home. Rachael Hite writes that, like spotting a dodo bird, finding your forever home in today’s market might be a thing of the past. Continue reading

Client pipelines tick back up as agents eye 2024 gains: Triple-I

More real estate agents believe their client shortfall has begun to stabilize, an indication of rising home demand in the new year, according to new results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading

AsterKey makes proof-of-funds easier, more secure: Tech Review

AsterKey is a fintech app with real estate applications, the most notable being its ability to produce a secure, verified proof of funds letter while greatly minimizing the risk of exposure or fraud. Continue reading

REcolorado, Lundy partner to create new vision of home search

The Centennial State’s largest multiple listing service has entered into a relationship with Lundy, a software company that translates property databases into voice search-capable applications for the vision-impaired. Continue reading

Lundy makes home search for the visually impaired possible: Tech Review

Lundy’s voice skill works with partner multiple listing services to translate its listing data fields and longer form property descriptions into categorized audio narratives powered by Amazon’s voice technology. Continue reading

DwellWell, a buyer-agent matching solution, raises $4.5M seed round

The company is seeking to vet real estate agents as well as it does buyers, seeking those who are tech-forward and able to provide as frictionless an experience as possible. Continue reading

Nester pulls the curtain back on your buyer’s housing costs: Tech Review

Nester is a sharp, easy-to-make-sense-of application for helping homebuyers make sense of what a home will cost them above and beyond their mortgage payment. Continue reading

Buyers are still competing. Here’s how to best help them

Even though the market is cooling, low inventory will continue to drive competitive offers. Try these strategies to help them come out on top. Continue reading

5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home

More than unlocking a door, buyers want their agents prepared for showings. Santiago Arana of The Agency recommends these tips to stand out. Continue reading

Inspectify wants to normalize consistency in home inspections: Tech Review

In the same way LegalZoom took away the intimidation of speaking with an attorney, Inspectify’s fast ordering and clear, categorized reporting takes the pain out of finding out your buyer’s house needs work after closing. Continue reading