Stewart targets institutional investors with BCHH acquisition

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based BCHH provides national title and settlement services to mortgage servicers, real estate investors, asset management companies and government entities. Continue reading

Real estate in 2022: When the #@!$ finally hit the fan

Soaring mortgage rates, slagging sales, thousands and thousands of layoffs: The past 12 months have offered a jarring reminder that what goes up must come down. Continue reading

Outdated MLS policy hides thousands of homes for sale

Where MLSs ban commingling, brokerage websites either can’t display non-MLS listings or must hide this inventory behind filters and log-in walls. Redfin’s Joe Rath offers an argument in favor of allowing brokerages to display all of the options. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman expands Boston presence with new acquisition

The company announced that it had acquired Bulfinch Boston Realty, which would bring a new six-person team under the Douglas Elliman banner. Continue reading

We must keep moving forward: The Respect for Marriage Act and agent advocacy for LGBTQ+ people

Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted. Continue reading

Big names backing nesto’s bid to upend Canadian mortgage lending

“Oversubscribed” $80 million Series C round brings total funding raised by Montreal-based digital mortgage lending platform to $167.5 million. Continue reading

Proptechs, polish your pitch decks: Fifth Wall closes record $866M fund

Venture capital firm Fifth Wall Ventures’ fund, the largest ever to focus on real estate technology, will back early- and late-stage proptech companies, including some home renovation innovators. Continue reading

Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer acquires rival Trelora

The acquisition will expand the company’s footprint to 14 states. The deal also comes amid a challenging time for the real estate technology sector. Continue reading

The Real Brokerage closes deal to acquire LemonBrew Lending

This year’s acquisitions of LemonBrew Lending and Expetitle pave the way for the company to provide end-to-end services to homebuyers in many markets. Continue reading