You don’t need to be a multi-millionaire to start investing in commercial real estate now that LEX is on the market. LEX is the marketplace that allows non-accredited investors to build a diversified property portfolio, starting with shares that cost $100. Investors are able to transact through the company’s platform, providing the much-needed liquidity that […]
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Trends Defining the Future of Real Estate
It’s hard to keep up with all the ways technology is changing various industries, especially in home and design. The Future of Home conference was a two-day event that featured in-depth conversations with top designers and industry leaders, such as Cheryl Young from Zillow and Patrick Sisson from Curbed. Young and Sisson reflected on how […]
Prevu Raises $2M to Make the Home Buying Process More Equitable
The typical 6% commission fee that is equally divided between the buyer’s broker and seller’s broker has been a traditional part of any residential real estate transaction. Prevu, the full-service technology-powered brokerage, challenges this model in an area where homebuyers have access to information on available homes at their fingertips thanks to the internet. The startup’s […]
Esusu Raises $1.6M to Make Paying Rent a Credit Building Activity
Rent reporting is a great alternative way for lower and middle-income families to build credit. Traditionally there has been no easy, streamlined way to report rent, so less than 1% of rental payment data is reported to the credit bureaus. This is beginning to change due to platforms like Esusu, the credit building app that […]
Salaryo Raises $5.5M to Help Entrepreneurs Finance Security Deposits at Coworking Spaces
The total number of coworking spaces worldwide is estimated to be 26,000 by 2022, a 42% increase from 2019. Salaryo provides financing options at coworking spaces to help tenants with security deposits as well as credit lines to fuel their businesses. The company, founded in 2017, is the first, fully digital platform to provide security deposit […]
WeWork Eats Up Restaurant Coworking Startup Spacious
WeWork or The We Company has agreed to acquire Spacious, the coworking outfit that offers space in restaurants during the day. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed but the Information has reported that the transaction was worth $42M; half in stock and half in cash. “In WeWork, we have found much natural alignment across […]
Fund That Flip Raises Another $11M to be the Funding Solution for Real Estate Speculators
Reality television shows like Fixer Upper or Rehab Addict have shown the promise and profits of real estate flipping or wholesale real estate investing. One of the biggest factors that determine the success of a project is the ability to finance the properties and associated renovations with capital efficiency. Fund That Flip is the lending marketplace […]
Morty Raises Another $8.5M to Transform the Process of Securing a Mortgage to a Few Clicks
For first time home buyers navigating the mortgage process is a complex and opaque process. Morty has built the online education and financing tool to automate steps of the mortgage process, providing resources like instant verifications for pre-approvals and real-time loan pricing with a few clicks. The online mortgage broker, launched in 2016, is licensed […]
Chief Raises Another $22M for its Private Network for Senior Female Leaders in Business
There has been a lot of chatter about creating gender parity in the workplace and this NYC startup is systematically ensuring that it happens and quickly. Chief is the private network designed specifically for women leaders to advance their careers through a mix of curated opportunities focused on education, an in-person space, programming, and events. […]
Alma Raises Another $8M and For its Community and Shared Space for Mental Health Professionals
There are over 700,000 mental health professionals in the US alone with a 20% average growth rate year-over-year. Alma caters to this burgeoning community of mental health practitioners with its co-practicing community for therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals. Members are able to effectively grow their business with a tailored experience, complete with the tools and resources designed […]
PropertyNest Helps Renters and Buyers Find Property Based on Credit Score
Credit score plays an essential role in everyday life including securing an apartment. PropertyNest, a Brooklyn-baed startup launched in 2018, is a comprehensive real estate listing site focused on New York that helps people find apartments to rent or buy, using their credit score as a filtering tool. Apartment seekers can provide information about a […]