Lundy, Restb.ai connect voice search with vision-impaired buyers
By integrating with Restb.ai’s proven AI, Lundy’s application should quickly enhance its overall accuracy in search returns, including being more specific about required home characteristics
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
LoanSnap's business dried up. Now regulators are after its licenses
Connecticut has entered into a consent decree revoking the fintech mortgage lender's license, and LoanSnap has been put on notice by California regulators that they intend to do the same
by Matt Carter Oct 11
RealReports, Pearl Certification agree to energy data integration
Customers of RealReports can now access in-home energy insights from Pearl Certification, a provider of property energy analytics
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 10
Mr. Cooper adds to leadership team with eye on technology
Sridhar Sharma, credited with developing Mr. Cooper's patented AI, has been promoted to a new role, and 3 new technology leaders are coming on board from other companies
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Inspectify, Propy partner to modernize home sales
Both companies exist to improve the pace of the typical real estate transaction, while reducing cost and risk for agents and consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud
A company spokesperson said the company's name stems from its goal of wanting 100% applicant identity certainty for landlords
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
Rocket hires Venmo, PayPal vet to lead product engineering teams
Papanii Okai will help the mortgage giant harness artificial intelligence and build out the fintech platform that connects its real estate, credit card and personal finance subsidiaries
by Matt Carter Oct 7
With AI, real estate is now a 'game of attention,' Serhant says
AI has changed the nature of competition within the industry, Serhant said at the CNBC Evolve AI Opportunity Summit, making relationship skills even more important
MoxiWorks brings 2 from Onit to fill leadership spots
MoxiWorks has added 2 new positions in its leadership ranks, naming Ben Tao as MoxiWorks' 1st chief marketing officer and Jackson Mayes as chief of staff
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 4
DropOffer updates help buyers go it alone
DropOffer has deployed a fully web-enabled iteration of its platform to enable motivated buyers who wish to do so to move forward in a deal without agent representation
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Nation's biggest mortgage lender, UWM, jumping on AI bandwagon
Although it doesn't work directly with consumers, this year UWM has rolled out AI tools to help mortgage brokers serve both homebuyers and homeowners who might benefit from refinancing
by Matt Carter Oct 2
After Zillow's recent decision, add climate risk to your next CMA
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Latest updates show Matterport's downmarket move no longer virtual
The release of a de-furnishing and automated listing description tools confirm the digital twin leader's effort to reach deeper into the middle of the market. Its Homes.com affiliation won't hurt
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 1
Figure now using OpenAI's GPT to speed HELOC doc review process
When combined with a newly launched chatbot powered by Google Gemini, Figure says AI-powered doc review to save $8M while raising customer satisfaction scores
by Matt Carter Sep 30