Inman reveals winners of inaugural Best of Proptech awards for 2023
In recognition of the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries pushing real estate forward, the 'Best of Proptech' honors cap the yearlong expansion of Inman's awards program
by Inman Nov 8
Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements
DBRS Morningstar's rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let owners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Unison securitizes record $443M in residential equity agreements
As home prices soar, institutional investors warm to the idea of taking an equity stake in single family homes
by Matt Carter Feb 9
The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate
In a Connect Now session Tuesday, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 20
A new language for real estate, a new marketplace
Opinion
My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses
by Brad Inman Feb 10
WATCH: Trading homes like stock
Thomas Sponholtz, founder and CEO of Unison, explores the idea of trading equity on a home during this panel at ICNY
by Inman Feb 5
5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete
Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggests 5 must-have 'apps' agents should offer consumers in their 'app store'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 31
Unison CEO talks Netflix for real estate, social responsibility
Thomas Sponholtz's company assists buyers with their down payments and helps existing homeowners access their equity — services that he says give consumers more and better financing options
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Patch Homes, another cash-for-equity startup, clinches funding
With an additional $5M in financing, Patch Homes ranks among a growing list of startups that let homeowners sell an equity stake in their home for cash
by Teke Wiggin Sep 13
Inman Announces Another 16 Sponsors for ICSF18
With a goal of providing more value than ever in a changing industry, leading companies sign on to sponsor and support at Inman Connect San Francisco
by Jennifer Naval Jun 12
A toll booth
This is the first time a 'shared-equity' program with no interest payments has been approved by a federal mortgage agency
by Teke Wiggin Dec 8