Spencer Rascoff: iBuyers not to blame for supply shortage

The former Zillow CEO touched on iBuying, real estate companies going public and “global asset inflation” during a discussion at Connect Now. Continue reading

Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M

Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched a new special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading

Luxury short-term rental unicorn Sonder in merger talks with SPAC

Luxury short-term rental startup Sonder is in talks to merge with blank-check company Gores Metropoulos II Inc. The deal would value the combined company at more than $2.5 billion. Continue reading

Offerpad: Sellers can stay in homes up to 60 days after closing

To help alleviate the stress of selling, Offerpad will now give sellers the option of remaining in a home up to 60 days after closing escrow. Continue reading

How the marriage between Spencer Rascoff and Offerpad came to be

Spencer Rascoff and Offerpad CEO Brian Bair spoke to Inman about the behind-the-scenes moves that led to Offerpad’s decision to go public via a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading