Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 15, 2022

PERSON OF THE WEEK: The mortgage market is, unfortunately, set for another slowdown, but that means mortgage lenders have more time to focus on refining the technology and processes they use to improve the experience for their borrowers. Very often, only those LOS providers who continuously innovate will have a meaningful answer to this.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Cloze, a provider of artificial intelligence driven solutions for business development and growth, has formed an agreement with marketing technology company MAXA Designs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Fintech software and hardware company Mortgage Automation Technologies, Inc. announced on Monday that it has integrated its next-generation point of sale system, The BIG Point of Sale, on the latest API Platform available through ICE Mortgage Technology , a division of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. What do you think the disconnect is there, and do you see this changing in the future?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 14, 2024

Mitch Bledsoe has been promoted to chief technology officer for LERETA , which provides real estate tax and flood services for mortgage servicers. Bledsoe, who joined LERETA in 2022, was previously senior vice president of enterprise technology.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Real estate software development company Cedar announced this week that it has secured $3 million in seed funding to create a product that would help developers locate urban infill properties for potential development into housing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

VestaPlus , a software development firm known for its MLS solutions geared to real estate agents, has entered into a strategic partnership with California -based San Diego MLS. VestaPlus has a solid reputation for excellent software development and service,” Saul Klein, the CEO of SDMLS, said in a statement. “By

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Jimmy Kelly, president and CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies , to discuss the company’s development process and his vision for a connected real estate platform. That is a lot of technology and a lot of wasted effort. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2024

Alyssa Weakley — a clinical neuropsychologist, researcher and a caregiver to an older adult — has assisted in the creation of a technology platform that is designed to more easily connect older adults with their family members and caregivers to better support aging-in-place goals. There are six core functions that it relies upon.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology is designed to enable users to manage their entire lending workflow in one place, from the customer’s initial point of thought through investor delivery. The LOS should serve as the central hub of the tech stack, allowing lenders to orchestrate their entire business from a single system of record.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and technology leaders who have been essential in bringing innovative tech solutions to market for mortgage and real estate clients. Congratulations to the 2024 Tech Trendsetter honorees! Take a look at the full list below.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This webinar will delve into the latest technology trends, from advanced data integration to automated workflows, designed to streamline your processes and improve accuracy. My expertise lies in developing strategies that integrate the latest technology and tools with the appraisers who use them.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

Be it new experimental technology, legislation or regulation to respond to, disruptive proptech models, shifting market dynamics and so on,” said Price. “There have been several moments that have shaped my personal and professional development and led to me being captivated by this industry.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) visited the University of Alaska at Fairbanks to tout the possibilities that 3D printing technology could bring to the construction of affordable housing in the U.S. Following a $600,000 research grant to the city of Nome, Alaska , that was issued last year, senior officials at the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is also precisely when technology can play a crucial role in helping agents, teams and brokerages transcend short-term hurdles and a top of funnel focus. One of the biggest challenges I continue to hear from brokers regarding technology is poor user and feature adoption.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Financial services company LERETA appointed Mitch Bledsoe to the position of chief technology officer, the company announced on Tuesday. Bledsoe joined LERETA in 2022 to serve as the senior vice president of enterprise technology.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry toward a future where innovation is not an option but an imperative for success.

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Inman

AUGUST 7, 2023

Luxury real estate has always been an “early adopter” of innovative design technologies, and its evolution has ramifications for the entire real estate industry. That’s why it’s so fascinating to watch the development of sustainable design.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mortgage capital markets technology firm Polly has raised $25 million to invest in research and development, product innovation and expansion, the company said on Tuesday. 8VC led the latest equity investment with participation from existing investors Menlo Ventures , Meritech , Khosla Ventures and Fifth Wall.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Today, while the mortgage industry has the technology to support this, we’re still in the early stages of determining how it should be used. With the advances we’re seeing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, we have become experts at configuring our technology to meet the changing needs of lenders.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions , the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , named Michael Tannenbaum as its new CEO, the company announced on Tuesday. Tannenbaum boasts more than 15 years of experience in financial technology and financial services. Tannenbaum will also be a member of the board of directors.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Mortgage technology company Gateless is offering its flagship automated underwriting platform to a new lender. “Their input has been incredibly valuable, significantly shaping the ongoing development of Smart Underwrite, especially in the growing wholesale market,” Brown said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

Not many people in any profession enjoy making cold calls to potential clients, but a venture capital-backed technology startup hopes to make it a little easier for real estate agents. We’ve combined technology with a deep understanding of real estate to create something truly special.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Through employee feedback and work with its technology partners, Rate has optimized the platform and is ready for a broader marketing push to consumers. Make no mistake, we are leading the charge in technological innovation, having rolled out the first digital mortgage platform. Additionally, with Prajna Inc. ’s

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Valon intends to use the fresh capital to boost product development and expand its reach to new markets. Valon’s platform — the first of its kind to provide end-to-end mortgage servicing — was designed to boost efficiency and transparency for home buyers and sellers. The firm is currently valued at $1.1

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. In addition to product development, FinLocker (a former HousingWire Tech 100 winner) plans to expand its strategic partnerships and collaborations within the mortgage ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

has partnered with financial services-focused data and analytics company BaseCap Analytics to pilot a new program designed to enhance regulatory and operational processes and compliance. “Providing greater data transparency aligns with our commitment to using new technology to advance the homeowner experience.”

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This dynamic interplay between intuition, expertise, and emerging technologies is shaping the future of appraisals in ways that benefit both appraisers and consumers. With these advances in technology, the appraisal industry is transitioning toward a more scientific, data-driven approach.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By keeping your P&L lean and efficient, you can reinvest savings into growth-focused activities like marketing, agent development or technology upgrades—all of which drive long-term success. This could involve automating administrative tasks, negotiating vendor discounts, or eliminating unnecessary subscriptions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Shortly after EasyKnock acquired home equity investment platform Balance Homes , the company appointed former Balance Homes co-founders Judd Schoenholtz and Aaron LaRue as chief revenue officer and chief technology officer, respectively. LaRue, meanwhile, will focus on the expansion of EasyKnock’s technology platform.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

A policy designed for lenders to review and respond to borrower-initiated reconsideration of value (ROV) requests for appraisals — originally scheduled to be implemented between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2 — has been pushed back to Oct. The policy — announced in May by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Software development company Blue Sage Solutions has launched a new servicing platform that merges loan origination and servicing functions using API-based technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2025, home purchasers and homeowners will design cozy, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes by fusing the newest technology with vintage, rustic beauty. Floral designs, tapestries, antique furniture, and chintz are all expected to make a big comeback in 2025. Induction cooktop mentions have increased by 5%.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In an industry where managing a web of technology vendors to support LO’s sales and marketing needs has become overwhelmingly complex, inefficient and creates unnecessary security and compliance risks, CANDID is quickly becoming a leader in transforming how mortgage lenders operate.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

The real estate technology provider has added sales veteran Bryson Womack as vice president of sales, a move that took effect this week. His expertise in sales leadership and keen understanding of the real estate technology market make him the perfect fit for iHomefinder. iHomefinder is hoping to bolster its business with a new hire.

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