Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Rocket Companies industry-shaking plan to acquire Mr. Cooper in a $9.4 They’ve built great technology on a massive scale. Krishna believes this deal, along with Rockets purchase of Redfin and other landmark announcements made this year, significantly changes the landscape of the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. An industry-wide focus on lead generation has left many professionals with vast, often un-tapped lead databases. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Rocket Companies is buying Mr. Cooper , America’s largest mortgage servicer, in a market-shattering deal that could reshape the mortgage industry for years to come. Rocket also has arguably the strongest recapture game in the industry, and a deal like this would give it a distinct advantage over all other competitors.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The trend of innovative software solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue as the real estate industry competes for speed and efficiency. “Our Pinergy in-house technology remains wickedly smart and at the leading edge of real estate innovation with the addition of safe, proven, and time-saving AI tools from Restb.ai

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At the beginning of 2024, mortgage technology company LoanPASS was announced as a technology partner for reverse mortgage lender Smartfi Home Loans. Getting the hang of reverse Mitchell is a 25-year veteran of the mortgage technology space, primarily working for LOS companies.

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MARCH 4, 2025

States, industry steps up While the SECURE Act was first introduced in Congress in early-2023, talk of the legislation and anything resembling it has stalled since then. MBA is hopeful that ongoing industry advocacy will help change that situation and add Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina as RON states.”

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Technologies, the umbrella company that includes the brokerage — will be used to develop the company’s AI platform known as S.MPLE. Through our best-in-class technology and creative approach and solutions, we are expanding at an unprecedented rate,” Serhant said in a statement. The investment — which is going to SERHANT.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

With higher rates, lower transaction volumes usually plague the industry, translating to fewer appraisals as homeowners hunker down with their lower rates. With higher rates, lower transaction volumes usually plague the industry, translating to fewer appraisals as homeowners hunker down with their lower rates. Career Institute.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unfortunately, industry experts are anticipating that things will only get worse in 2025 as gen AI makes committing cybercrime easier than ever. Previously, ONeill said cybercriminals would specialize in certain parts of the crime or in certain technologies. With AI they are able to just scrape it and rebuild, making it super simple.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is considering employing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to monitor the employment of agency grants, which some staffers believe could be a trial run for wider deployment of the technology across the federal government. I dont see any way this will help anything.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

They discuss the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) for the real estate industry, as well as JPARs solutions designed to enhance agent and brokerage performance. Matched with our internal technology, resources and training, it tells agents which training route they should take based on their personality type.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are joined by Zillow Group CEO Jeremy Wacksman for a deep dive conversation that covers the role of technology in real estate and Zillow’s “ Super App.” That’s what technology does. We have a phrase at Zillow.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent in the mortgage industry, most millennial and Generation Z homebuyers are hesitant to rely solely on a fully automated application process to get a loan, according to a new study. About 58% of respondents still relied on loan officers to guide them through the process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mason highlights the critical role of data, the potential of AI, and the importance of balancing cutting-edge technology with human expertise and much more. Jane Mason: AI and machine learning will continue to play important roles in the mortgage industry, but they must be implemented carefully.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

The company calls the move an “industry-first initiative.” “After 28 years in mortgage technology, I’ve been committed to one goal: helping more Americans achieve homeownership,” FinLocker CEO Henry Cason said in a statement. This is exactly the kind of innovation the mortgage industry needs right now.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Lone Wolf Technologies , a real estate technology company that has been in business for decades, unveiled its reimagined brand identity last week as an effort to “blend technology with human-centered design to better serve real estate professionals,” per a release from the company. ”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The move broadens Real’s service capabilities and aligns the brokerage with industry consolidation trends. Real said that Amerivest founder and president Joe Ballarino is a key factor in the acquisition, praising his industry expertise and tech-forward approach. The merger with Real marks a new chapter for Ballarino.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But this rule has sparked mixed reactions within the industry, reflecting both enthusiasm and concerns. Industry reactions Some stakeholders, especially fintech companies and consumer advocacy groups, have welcomed the rule as a catalyst for financial inclusion. The move brings the U.S. closer to frameworks seen in places like the U.K.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic across every facet of life, including the real estate and title industries. Marketing Marketing is essential for building awareness and staying competitive in the title industry, yet many professionals struggle to find the time. Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI talk?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands. We are eager to bridge this industry gap, not only by offering more female-centric coaches and coaching, but also by elevating the standard of the coaching provided and promoted.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to data from the ICE Mortgage Monitor , mortgage servicers across the industry saw refinance retention in the second quarter fall to the second-lowest point in 17 years. Just as quickly, rates rose again due to the influence of other economic news, and within two weeks, the number of people eligible for a refinance dropped by 20%.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Yes, it was a meaningful component, but in fact, the MLS is really the center of how the industry operates.” ’We We as an industry have spent 30 to 40 years building the greatest marketplace ever in the world of real estate for home buyers and sellers,” Dwiggins said. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Israeli startup eSelf AI has developed a technology that provides interactive AI real estate agents capable of answering questions and guiding prospective buyers through listings at any time. Porta da Frente Christies CEO Joo Clia told Fox Business that the firm has seen great results since live-testing the AI agent about a year ago.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Technology is part of the story. Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. Technology is the lubricant that increases that flow. Among publicly traded companies, Compass has done technology development and implementation better than most of its peers.

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MARCH 4, 2025

He spent 11 years at technology company Oracle serving in multiple roles as an engineering architect, and his experience is seen as a key driver of FOAs technology modernization initiatives, the company said. “These executive appointments are crucial for Finance of Americas objective to redefine the reverse mortgage experience.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Integrated with ICEs industry-leading MSP loan servicing system , Servicing Digital provides homeowners with real-time access to detailed and personalized loan and property-related data anytime, anywhere. To help servicers boost retention and recapture strategies, ICE offers a mobile and web-based solution called Servicing Digital.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The company announced that it has named Selim Freiha its chief financial officer, while Shrisha Radhakrishna assumes the title of chief technology and product officer. Radhakrishna is coming from LegalZoom, where he served for four years as chief technology officer and chief product officer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. In fact, a recent report found that renters who are satisfied with technology are 17% less likely to plan a move. Census Bureau.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Since starting his career in the real estate industry more than five decades ago, Dave Liniger , the co-founder of RE/MAX , has seen and experienced quite a bit of change and innovation. If you look at the last 50 years of the real estate industry, the rules around residential transactions have become very complex.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

The global rebrand reflects the companys evolution from its origins in financial services supporting the mortgage industry to an information services provider that is creating a faster, smarter, and more people-centric property industry, the company said in a press release.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry, and we want your insights on how technology is impacting your business. As the mortgage industry continues to evolve with the integration of AI-powered solutions, wed like to hear from you about how technology is shaping the future of your operations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

LL Funds’ investment allows us to operate from a position of strength, enabling us to scale, increase market density, and deliver profitability to our clients at a pace that sets us apart in the industry,” Evernest founder and CEO Matthew Whitaker said in a prepared statement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

He has been a key driver of our numerous technology investments to digitize the industry. Under his leadership, we will expand the integrated transaction experience to more customers — agents, movers, and industry professionals — and offer them a better way to transact in real estate.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

It claims to save the typical homebuyer up to $4,000 in closing costs and offers interest rates that are 50 to 100 basis points lower than the industry average, according to a press release. Powered by OpenAI technology, the portal tailors listings by a users property specifications. and it has existing offices in Detroit and Seattle.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

RealReports compiles data from more than 60 industry sources, offering agents detailed property reports that include permit history, climate risk , flood insurance costs, liens, zoning details, and other critical information. Zach Gorman, co-founder and CEO of RealReports, emphasized the role of AI in simplifying data analysis for agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

But there could also be a business opportunity for the remodeling industry due to these needs, according to a recent trade publication report that assessed the health of the remodeling industry. AARP also recently highlighted the potential role of implementing more technology into aging-in-place processes and goals.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

With AI-driven quality control tools, customizable dashboards, advanced automation, and industry-leading integrations, Jaro is much more than a one-size-fits-all solution. Jaro has committed to continuous improvement by introducing new features and enhancements every week to keep you at the forefront of the industry.

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