HomeStack inks deal with Reliance to boost real estate’s mobile might

HomeStack’s bespoke mobile application builder leverages APIs from popular software firms, helping users access essential tools, data and business needs in a white-labeled environment. Continue reading

Newrez parent company Rithm raising up to $391M in offering

Proceeds from sale of up to 34.5 million shares, which hit a 52-week high on Sept. 19, to be used for corporate purposes that may include future acquisitions, investments or debt repayment. Continue reading

Boost your local SEO with unique, community-specific content

Forget trying to compete with the big national names. Focus on local, community-specific SEO to stand out in online searches, David Marden writes. Continue reading

Mom-and-pop flippers make the dream of homeownership a reality

Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business. Continue reading

Invitation Homes to pay $48M to settle tenant ‘junk fee’ claims

The FTC alleges the company advertised monthly rental rates that did not include mandatory “hidden” fees that could add up to more than $1,700 per year. Continue reading

Lofty changes reflect structure of ‘modern brokerage’

Lofty offers a wide-ranging selection of solutions for the real estate space, offering web-based experiences for agents, teams and standalone brokerages alike to automate marketing, better nurture leads and manage deals. Continue reading

Homebuyers get a break as big lenders redefine ‘jumbo mortgage’

CrossCountry Mortgage joins Rocket, Pennymac, UWM and Rate in raising conforming loan limit above current $766,550 cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ahead of an official announcement. Continue reading

There’s another rewards card aimed at homeowners: Mesa

Austin, Texas-based startup won’t have the space to itself, but partner Visa and backers providing $7.2 million in seed funding led by Streamlined Ventures like the company’s odds. Continue reading