
VCs Target Housing Costs with New Tech Investments
Venture capital firms are investing in tech startups that aim to lower home buying costs, spurred by political pressure to address the housing affordability crisis.
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Venture capital firms are investing in tech startups that aim to lower home buying costs, spurred by political pressure to address the housing affordability crisis.

Compass has officially completed its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, forming a new industry giant named Compass International Holdings.

Zillow is shifting its business model to navigate a slow U.S. housing market, moving from advertising to offering direct financial and transaction services.

HUMBL, Inc. has officially rebranded to TAP Real Estate Technologies, Inc., signaling a strategic pivot to acquiring and tokenizing property using blockchain.

Real estate agents are leveraging artificial intelligence to boost sales, automate marketing, and even draft legal documents, reshaping the property industry.

Google's new real estate advertising pilot has rattled the industry, causing Zillow's stock to drop nearly 10% and raising questions about market disruption.

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin is in a high-stakes battle with industry giants like Zillow, a move that could fundamentally reshape how Americans buy and sell homes.

Zillow's stock plunged over 8% after reports surfaced that Google is testing a new feature that embeds real estate listings directly into its search results.

Real estate agents are leveraging artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge, using it for business planning, market analysis, and client relationship management.

Germany's largest real estate platform, Scout24, has launched HeyImmo, a new conversational assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-5 to guide home seekers.

Zillow has removed its climate risk scores from property listings following complaints from real estate agents and homeowners who questioned the data's accuracy.

A new digital platform has launched to help homeowners affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires, offering vetted home designs and connecting them with builders.