Managing residential properties has its own fair share of unique challenges. The best way to meet those challenges is by using tools that make your day-to-day operations as stress-free as possible, and one of the best ways to accomplish just that is with a good real estate management software platform that’s tailor-made for residential management. […]
Homebuilder Lennar to create largest 3D-printed home community in Austin
October 28, 2021 by
Homebuilding giant Lennar is building what will be the U.S.’s largest community of 3D-printed homes so far in Austin, Texas through a partnership with the startup ICON. The builder, one of the biggest in the U.S., said the high-tech construction method will help it to overcome some labor and materials shortages that have hampered the […]
Digital closing tech provider Endpoint raises $150M to grow its business
October 25, 2021 by
Digital closing software startup Endpoint Closing Inc. has raised $150 million in funding from its parent company First American Financial Corp., it said this week. The round brings Endpoint’s total amount raised to $220 million, and follows a $40 million raise in November 2020. Founded in 2018, Los Angeles-based Endpoint was developed by First American […]
Mortgage lender UWM drops bitcoin payments plan, for now
October 18, 2021 by
Homeowners have shown little interest in paying off their mortgages with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, causing United Wholesale Mortgage to ditch its plan to start accepting digital currencies as payment. UWM first announced its plans to embrace cryptocurrencies in August, and began a pilot project enabling a select number of mortgage holders to start making […]
U.K. startup Biohm is using mushrooms to insulate new homes
October 15, 2021 by
U.K. company Biohm is hitting the headlines for its plans to start selling building insulation made from mushrooms. The company, which plans to begin mass producing the insulating material made from mycelium, the thread-like roots of mushrooms, insists its product is far more environmentally-friendly and also more affordable than traditional materials. Biohm points out that […]
Redfin expands Direct Access self-guided home tours to more markets
October 11, 2021 by
Redfin is expanding its Direct Access Home tours to more markets, meaning buyers will be able to view vacant homes without an agent present in more parts of the U.S. The company said it’s bringing Direct Access to 22 new markets via a new partnership with the security firm ADT, which will install smart home […]
Nomad Homes Snags $20M in Funding: Well Invested? Let’s Wait and See
October 9, 2021 by
UAE startup Nomad Homes gleans $20 million in Series A funding. Here’s a status report on that MLS innovation development.
NAR highlights top tech tools used by real estate agents
October 8, 2021 by
Most people begin their real estate search online so it’s not surprising that the vast majority of agents are adopting technology tools that can help with marketing their listings and closing transactions. According to the 2021 Real Estate in a Digital Age report by the National Association of Realtors, 41% of more than 6,000 executives […]
3 Home Technologies To Check Out
October 8, 2021 by
New technology is constantly developing, replacing older technology with items that are faster and more efficient. Most home technologies are created to save people time and make their lives easier. Although some of these technologies are trends that do not ever become prevalent in households, many are here to stay as their manufacturers make continuous […]
Study proves natural light – or smart windows – reduce stress and anxiety
September 27, 2021 by
Homeowners can reduce anxiety and stress and even improve their sleep by letting more natural light into their homes, a study has found. A peer-reviewed paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health explains that increasing the amount of daylight into a home can have positive impacts on the occupant’s circadian […]
