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HouseCanary’s Agile Appraisal shortens appraisers’ busy work

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. HouseCanary’s Agile Appraisal is a web-based platform for real estate appraisals. Platforms: Browser; mobile-optimized for tablets Ideal for: Appraisers; lenders; real estate investors Top selling points Incorporation of HouseCanary data tools Pre-population of comparables data by […]

Most MLSs ‘not sure’ if they’ll work with Upstream

The success of multimillion-dollar big-broker project Upstream hinges on whether MLSs are willing to play ball. The yet-to-be launched platform is ultimately intended to function as a middleman between brokers and the recipients of their data, including MLSs and vendors. But a recent survey suggests the vast majority of MLSs are not yet on board, […]

Rent or buy? Top cities for owning, renting and sharing

In today’s market, renters and buyers often find themselves in the same boat, wading through issues of availability and affordability in their respective markets. This uncertain real estate environment leads to the question renters inevitably find themselves asking: “Is it financially smart to jump into homeownership, or should I stay where I am?” Trulia tackles […]

One week later, California is still on fire

It’s been just over a week since thousands of Northern California residents frantically left their homes in the early hours of the morning as fires raged into wine country’s highly populated areas. More than 100,000 people have evacuated, while the death toll has risen to 41. The relentless fires have caused estimated $3 billion worth […]

Zillow expands solar energy scores to 84 million homes

Homebuyers and sellers are becoming more aware of the value of rooftop solar panels — not just for ecological reasons, but for energy savings as well — and now there is a quick and easy way to estimate that value. Zillow has partnered with two startups, Sun Number and Wave Solar, to include Sun Number’s proprietary […]

Coming soon: Airbnb-branded apartments

After years of butting heads with local zoning officials, landlords and rental property owners, Airbnb may have found a solution to its short-term rental woes: opening up an Airbnb-branded apartment where tenants will be allowed to sublet their spaces up to 180 days per year. Airbnb has partnered with Miami-based Newgard Development Group to build the […]

My top 10 Inman Connect moments

Those who attend Inman Connect know there’s no shortage of unique networking opportunities, brilliant mentors and poignant presentations. Every attendee leaves with a booklet full of notes and a mind full of fresh ideas, ready to uplift their own teams and elevate their business back home. So after an eventful and insightful Connect, what might […]

Lone Wolf acquires Instanet Solutions in real estate software war

Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies announced today that it has acquired competitor Instanet Solutions, an end-to-end digital transaction management software company, for an undisclosed sum. Ontario, Canada-based Lone Wolf is an almost 30-year-old company that provides software products to help real estate agents market, track finances and manage documents. According to a press release, Instanet […]

Redfin Mortgage expands to Illinois, eyes Virginia

Redfin announced today that it is now offering loans to homebuyers in Illinois through its lending arm, Redfin Mortgage. The Seattle-based tech-powered brokerage also plans to expand Redfin Mortgage into Virginia later this year, with more markets to come in 2018. Redfin Mortgage launched in January 2017, making its initial debut in Texas, with a goal […]

Special Report: The new agent’s technology playbook

Overview Launching a real estate career is not for the faint of heart, but in 2017 it could be a career match made in heaven for the tech smart, according to Inman’s latest survey results. Combined with a strategic approach, the ever-improving suite of tools at real estate agents’ disposal has the potential to level […]

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