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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is why it’s critical to have the tools and processes in place to nimbly react to and capitalize on market shifts as they happen. We recommend investing in three key aspects of your customer acquisition strategy to ensure you have the technology, people and operational workflows needed as rates change and volumes increase.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

To help you decide, weve put together a list of the best real estate broker transaction management software tools out there. Whether youre looking for streamlined team collaboration, powerful back-office solutions for your growing brokerage or tools that keep things simple, weve got you covered.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increased demand for smart home technology as consumers continue to embrace a digital lifestyle. Now, however, renters actually expect to see this technology in their living spaces.”. Why smart home technology now? and that really helps an operator maintain a higher level of security.”’.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before. Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to eXp, the group specializes in residential real estate, fix-and-flips and investment properties.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Revive has released a new tool named “Revive Vision AI” designed to assist real estate professionals in property valuation. This AI-driven tool uses computer vision technology to evaluate the current condition of a property and provide a detailed assessment of its current market value and potential value post-renovation.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Roughly 10 months after it first announced the planned deal, CoStar Group said Friday that it has completed its acquisition of 3D digital mapping technology firm Matterport. Looking ahead, the companies said they are committed to further investments in artificial intelligence , computer vision and machine learning. CoStar paid $1.6

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Action plan: Invest in referral platforms that deliver pre-qualified, high-intent referrals. Step 5: Leverage technology to streamline operations To scale effectively, you need systems that enhance efficiency and reduce manual work. The right tools can save time, eliminate errors, and let you focus on revenue-generating activities.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Radian Group announced a strategic investment in FinLocker that will closely connect the technology between Radian’s Homegenius platform and FinLocker’s financial fitness and homeownership platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. FinLocker also does both of those things,” said Radian’s CEO Rick Thornberry. “As

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

Customer engagement platform Total Expert is launching a marketplace this week for financial institutions to build their marketing technology stack. ” “For us, it’s impossible to build every piece of technology that our customers need. That is not our model,” Welu said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools equip real estate agents with unprecedented capabilities. While ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for many of us, predictive analytics tools offer a more efficient, data-driven approach to generating new client leads. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Visit Top Producer 2.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

Previously, ONeill said cybercriminals would specialize in certain parts of the crime or in certain technologies. Now, however, ONeill says AI has made it where cybercriminals dont really need any level of technological proficiency.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We are excited to be able to deliver more tools, services and supports to the entire SunWest Team,” Haase said. Together, we’re providing the tools agents need to expand their businesses through advanced marketing and education to elevate client experiences.

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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

MARCH 13, 2024

Amid escalating climate concerns , Realtor.com has launched enhanced tools to help homebuyers and sellers evaluate the climate risk exposure of a property, according to a company announcement on Wednesday. ” U.S. cities are not equal in the face of climate risk.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tim Bowler, President of ICE Mortgage Technology, has a clear, specific vision for the future of ICE Mortgage Technology and the mortgage industry. We are committed to making the dream of homeownership a reality for more Americans and helping achieve this through user-friendly technology. Tim Bowler: Absolutely.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I sat down with Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, a business unit of ICE, to talk about the company’s mortgage automation strategy — and what keeps him up at night. SW: ICE Mortgage Technology is known for its focus on automation. Sarah Wheeler: ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight just closed today.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

As she reflects on her role in steering Anywhere through a challenging housing market , Simonelli shares insights into financial strategy, technological innovation, and her optimism for the future of real estate. Charlotte Simonelli: Weve found many use cases where we can leverage generative AI in finance.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Home negotiations technology platform Indigo just received a large investment to expand its operations in 2025. The company announced this week that it secured $8 million in funding to offer better insights and cohesiveness to real estate agents.

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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. But to execute at scale will require support from cutting-edge technology applications.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Plunk , an AI-powered home analytics platform, has introduced a new tool called Plunk Pro that aims to transform the real estate market by offering real-time insights into home valuation, risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities. Users can receive real-time valuation data, predictive investment analysis, and thorough risk assessment.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

SitusAMC a top-of-the-line provider of investment advice, talent solutions, and digital tools offers a rare opportunity for lenders and investors. Digital tools and technology are only the tip of the spear regarding SitusAMCs solutions. Digital tools also sit among valuable solutions for mortgage originators.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Rocket Mortgage launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Tuesday that allows its client experience teams to analyze sentiment, record behavior patterns, transcribe conversations and create tailored experiences during customer interactions. The lender estimates it will save tens of thousands of hours annually.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

” — Amit Arora, Chief Investments Officer at Opendoor. “We have increased investment in generative AI and security. We’ve focused on a layered approach to security in our internal culture and in our products, encouraging improvements to personnel training, more secure processes, and stronger technology tools.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Technology will also play a big role in simplifying and speeding up the process for everyone. HW: Can you talk a bit about how equity can be a proactive financing tool? When interest rates and other investments are down, a homeowner can tap into home equity instead of selling investments when they’re down.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ICE Mortgage Technology presents their solution that also serves as an overhaul of the home financing process. What sets ICE apart is how they’ve united different tools into a single platform. The mortgage industry today demands speed, accuracy, and satisfied customers.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 9, 2025

In some cases, AI and other digital tools have also been used to create convincing forgeries of documents or to automate the process of generating fake deeds and other legal documents. While digital tools have made deed fraud easier to perpetrate, so have procedural vulnerabilities within most real estate transactions.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. It also utilized technology tools and worked toward creating innovative solutions such as Buy & Borrow Bundle. Hanna said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In particular, lenders should take a look at their loan origination system (LOS), as the LOS they use plays a critical role in the ability to maximize efficiency, see return on investments and ultimately, win business over competitors.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For brokers who work with non-QM borrowers, success depends on working with the right lender one that can provide the tools and flexibility to meet borrower needs. Borrowers often cant meet traditional credit requirements, and traditional lenders dont have the tools to serve these borrowers. Acra Lending has done precisely that.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We’ve long since allowed people to use the platform with their team or our notaries, so we started to see people use the tool to secure wire information or cash disbursement or a seller-side deal that didn’t need to be notarized.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2023

Freddie Mac on Tuesday announced enhancements to its automated income assessment tool —already used for direct deposits—to also include the borrower’s digital paystub data. Freddie Mac said that account data submitted to assess cash flow can only positively affect a borrower’s credit assessment.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The announcement from Connecticut-based RCN said that “the lender is looking to provide even more robust tools for its wholesale clients by investing in a state-of-the-art software platform that they can leverage to grow their businesses.” ” .” ”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Capital Fundings , a Florida -based private mortgage lender, has partnered with real estate investment platform Privy , the companies announced on Tuesday. Our commitment to empowering borrowers aligns perfectly with Privy’s mission to revolutionize real estate investment through technology and education.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Leaders at the Detroit-based Rocket Companies say they will continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to gain operational efficiency and grow their servicing portfolio, creating opportunities for refinances and home equity loans down the road. What will be their playbook? billion at the end of the second quarter. “We’re

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

There are numerous methods an agent can use to prospect, some traditional and others that leverage technology. As you can probably guess, digital prospecting leverages online platforms and technologies to generate leads. It could be next week, it could be next year. This is different than just posting on your own page or feed.

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