Airbnb co-founder launches new backyard home venture, Samara

The startup from Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia began as an in-house project for Airbnb, but has spun off as an independent company with backing from the short-term rental platform. Continue reading

The Agency expands to include mortgage and other services

Luxury brokerage The Agency announced national partnerships Friday with CrossCountry Mortgage, Choice Home Warranty and home inspection provider Pillar to Post. Continue reading

Nations Lending launches mortgage alliance with Carpenter Realtors

After announcing new branch openings and executive hires this year, Nations Lending seeks to grow by forming a joint venture with an Indiana brokerage that employs more than 600 agents. Continue reading

Ribbon suspends cash offer service, working on new tools for spring

The New York-based power buyer had been purchasing homes on behalf of RibbonCash clients who were unable to close a deal with their own financing. Continue reading

Matterport posts Q3 revenue gains while narrowing its losses

The virtual tour software company posted $38 million in revenue, up from $28.4 million in Q2, while avoiding headwinds that have ensnared others in the real estate space, according to earnings on Thursday. Continue reading

Blend announces more layoffs as cumulative losses surpass $1B

The mortgage tech and title provider posted a $132.7 million net loss in the third quarter of 2022, with revenue falling 38 percent from a year ago to $55.3 million, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading

CRM Chime refocuses on real estate agents with latest software update

By delivering market sales data, Chime customers can make better choices about where to focus their follow-up marketing campaigns, which can be launched directly from the resulting search function. Continue reading