Blimp’s blockchain partnership will incentivize leads to share information

Deal-collaboration app Blimp has announced a partnership with Home Network Foundation, an organization using blockchain to decentralize the transaction, in a press release. Continue reading

Man offers discounted rent for dog-sitting, draws internet outrage

The Zillow listing for the three-bedroom Austin home, which was discovered by Reddit user u/KlutzyInflation, offers reduced rent to tenants willing to dog-sit the owner’s 16-year-old black lab. Continue reading

Spruce raises $60M in new Series C funding round

The company provides title insurance and escrow services, among other things. Since its founding in 2016, Spruce has raised $110 million Continue reading

In a galaxy far far away: ‘Darth Vader House’ lists for $4.3M

A Houston house modeled after the iconic “Star Wars” villain has hit the market with an asking price of $4.3 million. Continue reading

Cash-offer startup Homeward scores $371M in funding

The funding is split between $136 million in equity and $235 million in debt and will go toward expanding the company’s scale. Continue reading

NAR forges partnership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

The relationship between the entities will enable the development of new training opportunities in an effort to help create LGBTQ+ leaders in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Ahead of travel season, Airbnb makes it easier to list properties

The short-term rental giant unveiled over 100 updates to its platform, including flexible searching options for guests and a simplified onboarding process for hosts. Continue reading

Keller Williams appoints agent to lead diversity efforts

Julia Lashay Israel will work to bring diversity training courses to thousands of Keller Williams agents over the next year. Continue reading