Realtor.com’s Move takes a stake in lender matching service Own Up

The partnership was announced along with a $25 million funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures, with participation by Move and existing investors Link Ventures and Listen Ventures. Continue reading

What marketing feels out of date but still (surprisingly) works? Pulse

As we jump into Marketing and Branding Month, we want to know: What marketing may feel out of date but still works like a charm? Continue reading

Borrower surveys pinpoint closings as problem area for lenders

Investments lenders have made to streamline the application process seem to be paying off, but surveys show borrowers are still tripped up by document collection and closings. Continue reading

The deadline to take Better.com public has been extended again

Better still searches for options to remain a private company as the deadline to become a publicly traded company was pushed to March 8, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue reading

Reali closing its doors and laying off most of its workforce

California-based real estate brokerage and power buyer cites “challenging real estate and financial market conditions and unfavorable capital-raising environment.” Continue reading

Qualia’s new API could help companies scale digital title ops

Qualia API users can automatically place and track title orders and access order, accounting and contact data to build custom notifications and performance dashboards. Continue reading

First-time homebuyers may be driving FHA, VA loan surge

Applications for government-backed purchase mortgages were up 4 percent week over week, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 loan requests from homebuyers, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading