Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle

The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit. Continue reading

Zavvie to power cash offers for American Financial Network

About 1,150 AFN loan originators nationwide will be able to offer clients access to zavvie’s cash offer programs under a partnership announced Tuesday. Continue reading

Financial services firm Setpoint acquires due diligence startup

Resolute Diligence Solutions specifically focuses on due diligence for single-family rentals and for residential transition loans and will help Setpoint beef up its technology platform. Continue reading

What happened with power buying in 2022? Let’s look at the numbers

The market went south, but consumers’ appetite for power buying didn’t, according to a new report from real estate marketplace zavvie. Continue reading

Knock increases bridge loan for home prep to $35,000

The six-month loan is a component of Home Swap that allows clients to prepare a home for market through basic repairs, small finish upgrades, painting and other items buyers look for in a home. Continue reading

Proptech in 2022: Zillow rebounds, iBuyers stumble and MLSs grow up

Zillow bounced back after folding its iBuyer in 2021, multiple listing services finally caught up, enterprise solutions arrived and other signs property technology approached maturity in 2022. Continue reading

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be speaking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023. Continue reading

Zoodealio’s smart upgrades reflect an evolving industry: Tech Review

Zoodealio is home offer marketplace that helps agents and their clients compare and respond to multiple types of offers a home. Continue reading

Heading off surprises helps keep deals on track as rates rise

Power buyers and mortgage lenders are providing certainty to homebuyers and sellers, industry leaders said at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading

WATCH: How being picky about your financing options can pay off

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, John Paasonen of Maxwell and Robert Foos of Knock said agents and buyers have an opportunity to be selective in the current market when it comes to financing. Continue reading