Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you’re in luck

Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it’ll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it’s the first major lender to make such a move. Continue reading

Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn’t dim human innovation — it highlights it. Continue reading

AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)

After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask. Continue reading

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast. Continue reading

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.” Continue reading

Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools

Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals. Continue reading

The portal-war endgames that real estate agents actually want: Intel

There’s broad dissatisfaction with Zillow’s primacy in the listing space, according to the latest Intel Index survey of real estate professionals. Here’s what they say they want to see instead. Continue reading

Rentspree’s Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations

The company hopes Landlord Pro will appeal to rental operators burdened by fragmented marketing, leasing, and financial services products. Costs are harder to manage and predict when spread thin across a range of disconnected vendors. Continue reading

Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?

Luxury Presence’s Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a… Continue reading