DwellWell, a buyer-agent matching solution, raises $4.5M seed round

The company is seeking to vet real estate agents as well as it does buyers, seeking those who are tech-forward and able to provide as frictionless an experience as possible. Continue reading

Nester pulls the curtain back on your buyer’s housing costs: Tech Review

Nester is a sharp, easy-to-make-sense-of application for helping homebuyers make sense of what a home will cost them above and beyond their mortgage payment. Continue reading

Buyers are still competing. Here’s how to best help them

Even though the market is cooling, low inventory will continue to drive competitive offers. Try these strategies to help them come out on top. Continue reading

5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home

More than unlocking a door, buyers want their agents prepared for showings. Santiago Arana of The Agency recommends these tips to stand out. Continue reading

Inspectify wants to normalize consistency in home inspections: Tech Review

In the same way LegalZoom took away the intimidation of speaking with an attorney, Inspectify’s fast ordering and clear, categorized reporting takes the pain out of finding out your buyer’s house needs work after closing. Continue reading

Skyrocketing home prices diminish rental returns: Report

The report found that three-quarters of counties where median home prices exceeded $250,000 saw declines in rental yields. Continue reading

Lower partners with Orchard to offer Power Buyer services

As rising interest rates curb mortgage refinancings, Lower will also target homebuyers through a strategic partnership with iBuyer powerhouse Opendoor. Continue reading

Newly launched Pairadime is betting on the future being fractional: Tech Review

Pairadime is an extensive educational resource on fractional home buying, or co-ownership. Continue reading

Homebuyers descend upon a key battleground: the suburbs

The pandemic-era home market has been marked by frenzied competition among buyers. But one arena in particular has been hardest-fought. Continue reading

Team of rivals: Zillow and Redfin partner to syndicate 3D Home tours

Listing agents using Zillow 3D Home tours no longer have to manually add their tours to Redfin. This is the second partnership between the real estate search portal rivals since 2019. Continue reading