Inman reveals winners of inaugural Best of Proptech awards for 2023

In recognition of the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries pushing real estate forward, the “Best of Proptech” honors cap the yearlong expansion of Inman’s awards program. Continue reading

Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements

DBRS Morningstar’s rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let homeowners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home. Continue reading

The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate

In a Connect Now session, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access. Continue reading

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading

WATCH: Trading homes like stock

Thomas Sponholtz, founder and CEO of Unison, explores the idea of trading equity on a home during this panel at Inman Connect New York 2020. Continue reading

5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete

Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggest five must-have “apps” agents should offer consumers in their “app store.” Continue reading

Unison CEO talks Netflix for real estate, social responsibility

Thomas Sponholtz’s company assists buyers with their down payments and helps existing homeowners access their equity — services that he says give consumers more and better financing options. Continue reading

Patch Homes, another cash-for-equity startup, clinches funding

With an additional $5 million in financing, Patch Homes is among a growing list of startups that let homeowners sell an equity stake in their home for cash. Continue reading