Porch shares soar 55% on $14M Q3 profit and restructuring plan
Regulators have signed off on plans to restructure insurance business into a company that's owned by policyholders and operated by Porch, insulating it from catastrophic weather events
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele
With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it's doing business with more than 100 lenders and servicers that together process 20% of U.S. home loans
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market
Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Americans are moving into flood-prone cities at alarming rate: Data
Migration into flood- and wildfire-prone counties has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Redfin analysis of domestic migration data released Monday
by Ben Verde Jul 24
Amid growing insurance crisis, Farmers pulls out of Florida
A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Renters pay 300% of landlords' mortgages in Memphis: Study
The extent to which tenants' rent covers a landlord's mortgage can vary widely, according to a city-by-city breakdown of how much rent goes into paying property owners' own mortgages
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Imaging startup Planitar launches tech tool to assess home damage
The new iGUIDE Radix uses Planitar's existing imaging system but is designed to cater to the needs of insurance and restoration professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Hippo debuts inspection insurance to cover homes' structural issues
The product functions similarly to a home warranty, except that it covers structural items such as roofs and foundations, Hippo Chief Growth Officer Daniel Blanaru told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
'A slippery slope': 14 pros weigh in on biggest contract mistakes
Are you writing an error-free, winning offer? We reached out to industry professionals across the country to find out what contract details agents are getting wrong in today's market
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely
Not knowing your numbers and brokerage key metrics is the quickest path to business failure. Pay attention to cost control to increase your chances of growing a successful brokerage
by Erica Ramus May 20
Fathom continues acquisition spree with E4:9 Holdings
Fathom Holdings has purchased E4:9 Holdings and its three mortgage, insurance and lead generation subsidiaries for $26.75M
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
5 benefits to partnering with a property insurance attorney
Finding an attorney who can advise your clients about the pile of paperwork sitting in front of them saves them time and money, and it shows how sensitive you are to their needs. Here are a few more important benefits
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 9
How smart home tech can offer discounts to home insurance
This week, find out how smart home systems can help homeowners save money on their insurance and the most common claims insurance brokers see — plus some proactive tips to take
by Brandon Doyle Nov 20
Moving is a nightmare! 6 tips to ease your clients' headaches
Opinion
Nobody likes moving, and everyone will likely agree that the process is often tedious, frustrating and generally unpleasant. However, there are ways to make it less painful for your clients. Here's how
by Jay Thompson Oct 14
DelPrete: Opendoor's long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
In a highly contested and crowded field, the evidence suggests a long, difficult and uncertain road ahead
by Mike DelPrete Oct 5