U.K. startup Biohm is using mushrooms to insulate new homes

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...

Redfin expands Direct Access self-guided home tours to more markets

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...