Propy launches new blockchain-based title and escrow product

The new service is meant to make closing on a real estate deal faster, easier and more secure. Continue reading

NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts

The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5 million members, will tackle real estate’s hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here’s a breakdown of the agenda. Continue reading

Former Inman New Kid, Courted.io, nets $6M funding round

The app’s purpose is for agents to empower each other through direct marketing of listings, recruiting, community building and referral networking. Continue reading

Payload Keybox secures seed funding in pursuit of $1B in transactions

Payload’s functionality focuses on quickly and safely sending earnest money, broker invoices and any other form of transaction within the context of conducting real estate business. Continue reading

Venture fund for nation’s biggest MLS will eye agent-friendly startups

With its venture capital firm — the first-ever created by a multiple listing service — CRMLS will focus only on early-stage companies improving the broker and agent experience. Continue reading

HomePace to launch homebuyer solution with backing from Lennar

With $7 million in Series A funding led by LENx, shared equity startup HomePace will launch homebuyer solution that allows buyers to double their down payments. Continue reading

Seed funding of $2.6M poured into rent-to-own app Gravy

Gravy has issued over $4 million worth of rewards and its members have set more than $100 million in goals for their first home purchases. Continue reading

Neat Loans wins backing from Comcast venture capital subsidiary

In addition to financing, Forecast Labs offers startups access to direct response television, direct mail programs. Continue reading

After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO

Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs. Continue reading

Vontive nabs $135M for embeddable real estate investor loan platform

Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25 million in venture capital and $110 million in debt. Continue reading