Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Self-branded “financial fitness” platform FinLocker announced Wednesday that it will cover 100% of the verification costs for mortgage borrowers who use lenders’ FinLocker-powered apps. The company calls the move an “industry-first initiative.” This direct-source verification covers 85% of the U.S. ” .

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Beyond that, technology continues to evolve, yet those solutions do little to streamline processes and deliver actual returns. Professionals should also leverage technology to give clients the best experience for the biggest decision of their lives. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like? Isn’t that promising?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to the release, Saxton will be tasked with guiding real estate strategy and technology innovation with a focus on integrating solutions to optimize operations and support affiliate growth. Saxton has over two decades of experience working in residential real estate technology, digital marketing and management consulting.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Harvest is affiliating with Real under the brokerages private-label program, allowing it to keep its own branding while taking advantage of Reals resources and compensation programs. Miami -based Real on Tuesday announced the addition of Harvest Realty , an independent brokerage in Southern California with 550 agents. billion in 2024 alone.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Its important to understand how real estate teams work for you to decide whether its the right career move for you. Joining a team is a very personal decision. Our goal is to help educate you on what a real estate team is, how they work and the types of agents who thrive on teams. How do real estate teams work? Teams are led by a team leader.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

So you have to give your clients everything you have and we focus here on is certainty and speed, utilizing our tools like Same-Day Mortgage and all the different technologies that go into our platform. Shant Banosian, ranked the No. Victor Ciardelli will remain the CEO of Rate Companies. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

This tagline is “an embodiment of the seamless integration of data, technology, artificial intelligence, insights, and people that inspire Cotality to collaborate across the entire lifecycle of properties and homeowners,” the company said in the release. CoreLogic is rebranding to Cotality , the company announced Monday.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

“We are empowering them to shine and position their brand however they choose. . “We are empowering them to shine and position their brand however they choose. Dallas -based brokerage United Real Estate is expanding its footprint in the Midwest with a new merger. The financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

With an eye toward the future, Thompson shared his insights on economic trends, budgeting strategies, and the pivotal role of data and technology in shaping the housing landscape. HousingWire: As a finance exec, how do you approach budgeting in a market where cost pressures, compliance demands, and technology investments are all increasing?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2025

Real credited its technology offerings and business model for the explosive growth in agents. Another factor is Reals private-label program, which launched in 2024 and allows brokerage affiliates to keep their branding. Real CEO Tamir Poleg also provided an update on the companys technology offerings. Its revenue was $1.3

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These partnerships can take various forms including partnerships with mortgage brokers , title companies , property management firms, insurance providers, contractors, lenders , or technology vendors. Technology and automation Technology is vital for streamlining processes, managing leads, and communicating with clients.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, the platform will offer a slew of upgrades designed to empower professionals, enhance local brand visibility for agents and highlight industry-leading talent. In 2025, the platform will offer a slew of upgrades designed to empower professionals, enhance local brand visibility for agents and highlight industry-leading talent.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CUSO Home Lending rolled out Dark Matter Technologies ’ Empower loan origination system (LOS) for its credit union owners. Dark Matter Technologies, which completed the acquisition of Black Knight ’s Empower and Optimal Blue in September, is prioritizing bringing down origination costs for lenders.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2025

We love our businesses that cut across brands like Sotheby’s International Realty. And, tell me a little bit about your investment in AI and technology moving forward. After a brief opening question on leadership philosophy, the conversation dives into Anywhere’s focus on luxury real estate.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At just 26 years old, he launched the clothing brand 90265, which pioneered a number of fashion trends. As an entrepreneur, Mauricio Umansky has displayed remarkable versatility. And he’s a star on the small screen, having appeared on multiple reality TV shows, including his own — Netflix ’s “Buying Beverly Hills,” which follows The Agency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Maverix CEO Jeff Kennedy said that Van Ecks experience in scaling technology , boosting the productivity of agents and optimizing brokerage operations makes him an ideal choice for the company. Kevins ability to identify and implement technology fills an immediate need in proptech right now, Kennedy said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On Wednesdy Citi launched mortgage.com, a new platform that creates a brand-endorsed, consumer-focused channel to leverage Citi’s brand authority and encourage mortgage or refinance applications for the bank. Market share and brand authority Why launch this site now? We’re not one of the top originators.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

LCA’s tagline is “exploring the science of real estate,” and you’ll find plenty of advice about technology here. The content ranges from inspirational/motivational posts to questions asked by members. It’s one of the more entertaining groups, as well. Join Lab Coat Agents 2. Canva Made Easy For Real Estate “Just use Canva!”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Some integrations and custom branding may require upgrading to the Enterprise plan. Whether youre running a large brokerage, managing a small team or working on your own, the right transaction management platform can take the worry out of compliance and lighten your workload. Best for team collaboration: Dotloop Pricing: Starting at $31.99

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

Real has never been in a stronger position to empower agents through its innovative business model, proprietary technology and collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, Srivatsaa said in a statement. A key factor in this growth is its private-label program, which launched last year and allows brokerage affiliates to keep their branding.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The lender indicated it is in a good position to recapture much of its existing servicing business through investments in its brand and an end-to-end digital experience. The lender indicated it is in a good position to recapture much of its existing servicing business through investments in its brand and an end-to-end digital experience.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

So, we’ve seen that the brand really resonates in exactly what you would think — it’s high-end urban and suburban resort and second-home markets. After a brief discussion on artificial intelligence and technology usage in real estate, the conversation ends with Anton sharing Corcoran Affiliates’ plans for the future.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

Despite the headlines , Phillip Cantrell, the founder of Benchmark Realty, characterized the move as a nothing burger. It is just classic NAR propaganda. This is what happens when you have government by a committee of 900, Cantrell said. They just cant figure it out because they are all chasing their tails. I think that is really a very good piece.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Rebuilding will help the supply-demand ratio, however, that doesnt necessarily mean that prices will go back to where they were since homes will be brand new, said Adam Hamilton, the CEO of REI Hub , a software company for rental property owners and real estate investors.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Support them: Highlight the resources available to ease agents’ transition to new technologies and practices. The power of words Any recent litigation isn’t a roadblock for your brand or brokerage; it’s an opportunity for growth. Addressing agents’ concerns is pivotal.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Your brand will look polished from the moment buyers walk into your open house. It includes sleek and customizable sign-in sheets that work on nearly every device. It instantly verifies visitor info and integrates with social media, helping you capture even more qualified leads. Plus, it integrates with most CRMs to make follow-up easy.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

If you thought winning a listing was challenging, just wait until you have to start telling a homeowner what to do with their home in order to sell it quickly. Home staging is your chance to transform a property into a home that buyers cant wait to get their hands on. As an agent, you know a beautifully staged home turns into a sold one.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status quo may be branded as “self-serving” or “indifferent to consumers.” These domains arrived long before modern technology enabled efficiencies of scale. Technology still isn’t the NARs strong suit. It would never happen.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Mortgage technology platform provider Dark Matter Technologies announced on Monday that it has added a second loan origination system (LOS) — NOVA — to its product lineup. The company added that this consolidation is designed to benefit all the brands it oversees.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We’re focused on new technologies and automation to new cost-saving opportunities that really didn’t exist before, Schneider said. To achieve these cost-savings goals, Schneider said Anywhere will look to further pursue technologies that enhance productivity and performance. The brokerage giant recorded revenue of $5.7

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In 2025, it will begin rolling out new regional and local programs designed to “build our brand profile and drive business in strategic markets,” she said. In 2025, it will begin rolling out new regional and local programs designed to “build our brand profile and drive business in strategic markets,” she said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

On Thursday, the Anywhere Real Estate brand announced that it had equipped its exclusive marketing platform tool Listing Concierge with generative AI capabilities. As a company, we believe in equipping our agents with technology that can simplify processes, build efficiencies and achieve exceptional results.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“This acquisition furthers our long-term plan of developing a full-service commission-free homebuying and financing technology platform powered by our proprietary AI technology and dedicated professionals,” Brent Miller, chief financial officer of reAlpha, said in a prepared statement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

ICE Mortgage Technology is continuing to accelerate the adoption of its more modern technologies by sunsetting older tech stacks. ICE Mortgage Technology ® is combining its best-in-class Encompass CRM content with the robust, modern functionality of Surefire , all at your current Encompass CRM price. Why Surefire?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

Tyrrell has more than 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology for three years after ICE bought Ellie Mae in 2020. Mortgage veteran Joe Tyrrell will succeed Scott Smith as CEO of Optimal Blue , the company announced Monday.

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