Is the ‘proptech winter’ ending? This is what investors are watching

Some companies that were red-hot during the COVID housing market had to either pivot or die when rates rose and major funding rounds dried up. But green shoots may be emerging. Continue reading

Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform

Doorvest helps investors find and buy single-family rentals and it’s acquired Wreno, a solution for managing home rehab projects. Continue reading

Maverix Advisory Group names Pam O’Connor to board

Pam O’Connor has joined the advisory board of Maverix Advisory Group, an industry consulting group working with proptech startups and growing brokerages. Continue reading

Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades

Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Curbio to pay $7.5M to settle Washington DC fraud lawsuit

The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers Continue reading

Curbio faces lawsuits, complaints from agents amid rapid growth

Some Realtors and the attorney general in Washington, D.C., have come forward with criticism of Curbio. Executives say the complaints represent a tiny fraction of the thousands it has helped. Continue reading

Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Curbio “strongly” denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through “deception, intimidation and fraud.” Continue reading

How strategic agents are filling their pipeline for 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, agents and home sellers are looking ahead. This past year has been one of rapid growth and change: from skyrocketing home prices to skyrocketing interest rates, it was a year that kept everyone on their toes. But as experts pr… Continue reading

@properties bolsters exec team with new hires and a promotion

Brent Dobsch joins the Chicago-based real estate brokerage as chief financial officer, Dana Bina was promoted to chief technology officer and Branden Lopez joins the firm as director of legal. Continue reading