Home valuation platform HouseCanary's January housing report revealed persistent skittishness among homesellers, as net new listings tumbled 17.5% from January 2023
Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally's website provides would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage homeowners to explore refinancing
New products and agent partnerships could help Better make the transition from a company known primarily for refinancing existing loans to one that's geared to serving homebuyers
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Many have pointed to the failure of Zillow Offers as proof that the Zestimate is inaccurate, but the company’s struggles actually reinforce the critical role that quality automated valuation technology plays in the iBuying process
Tech firm and brokerage HouseCanary found a shrinking gap between the number of new listings and the number of listings going under contract — a potential sign of an improving inventory landscape
New listings are up 19.1 percent year over year, but demand continues to outpace new listings, leading to increasingly fewer days on market
In a cease-and-desist letter, Zillow accused Datafiniti of improperly using its data. Datafiniti, which also appears to have harvested Redfin data, says it scans info the way Google does
The HomeAdvisor integration allows homeowners to view projects with the highest ROI, connect with licensed professionals and secure financing for home renovations
The valuation startup plans to use the money to build out more technology
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ComeHome was originally just a portal-like search tool, but now functions as a platform that can integrate into lenders' existing software
Douglas Elliman President Scott Durkin pushed back and slammed HouseCanary for 'wanting a piece of our commission'
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The community social network is launching Your Home, a new section that provides consumers with insights about their property and connections to local real estate agents
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