Divvy Homes and EasyKnock, once promising proptech startups, are facing significant challenges in the current high-interest-rate environment. Investment in U.S. real estate startups plummeted from $11.1 billion in 2021 to $3.7 billion last year. Divvy Homes is reportedly being acquired by Maymont Homes, while EasyKnock has abruptly shut down following multiple lawsuits. Both companies, which operated on similar rent-to-own models, struggled under the weight of rising interest rates and mounting debt. Analysts expect further difficulties for the real estate fintech sector in 2025.