RentSpree teams up with LA-based multiple listing service

Fresh off a successful funding round, the rental software startup announced Thursday that it’s teaming up with TheMLS, a Los Angeles-based multiple listing service provider. The partnership should give more than 16,000 Southern California agents easy a… Continue reading

Deep dive into mortgage data claims glaring racial disparities

Mortgage lenders are more likely to turn down homebuyers of color than white applicants with similar attributes, and algorithms are likely to blame, according to in-depth analysis by The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that’s “watching big tech.” Continue reading

Keller Williams’ tech pivot wins over fans, but could face hurdles

Gary Keller pronounced Keller Williams a tech company in 2018. What has happened in the time since, and where does KW go from here? Tune in all week at Inman for our Deep Dive on Keller Williams. Continue reading

Blockchain-backed Blimp raises $200K to reinvent the real estate deal

Blimp, a real estate industry business software that provides cryptocurrency in exchange of transaction data, announced in a press release that it has secured its first $200,000 from investment company Dispersion. The funding is part an effort to raise… Continue reading

Lone Wolf buys Propertybase in 5th acquisition this year

Propertybase’s flexible suite of front- and back-office features is expected to broadly enhance Lone Wolf’s technology appeal to brokers and teams. Continue reading

Offerpad launches in Columbia area as it expands through Carolinas

The move is part of the iBuyer’s continued expansion efforts as it prepares to go public later this quarter, a spokesperson said. Continue reading

Private mortgage insurer National MI integrates with Mortgage Coach

Borrowers putting less than 20 percent down can choose between FHA, VA or USDA-backed mortgages, or take out private mortgage insurance to qualify for a mortgage that meets the requirements of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading

Automation comes to appraisal management

Whether they’re assigning work to commercial appraisal firms or individual appraisers, lenders can now automate more of the process, eliminating manual tasks and gaining increased transparency with real-time monitoring, status-driven alerts and a detai… Continue reading

HomeLight brings its cash-offer and trade-in offerings to Colorado

Starting this week, buyers and sellers across Colorado can use HomeLight’s two newest services. Dedicated staff will be in Denver. Continue reading