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
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
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
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
Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool
The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Sonar by Simplist blends AI to flatten mortgage operations
Sonar can be white-labeled for companies wanting to deliver their own solution to the market and can help smaller firms deliver a competitive software solution to tech-forward consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
In home search, Flika puts buyers first: Tech Review
Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer feel
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale
Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing
by Taylor Anderson Sep 23
Nominations close soon for Inman’s inaugural AI Awards
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 6. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration
by Inman Aug 21
Former Ribbon team launches AI-fueled home transaction platform
The team that founded EasyKnock-acquired power buyer Ribbon has launched Indigo, an AI-powered transaction management and home search platform, executives told Inman exclusively
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Rocket says AI helping it grow capacity and keep expenses flat
With Q2 2024 net income up 28% to $178M, CEO Varun Krishna says Rocket is making 'significant investments in data leadership and infrastructure' and partnering 'with the best in the industry'
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Anywhere's revenue remains flat during Q2 at $1.7B
The franchisor's revenue remained flat year over year as it had to make significant payments during the quarter to address the commission lawsuit settlement and a 1999 tax matter
Luxury Presence CEO: AI is 'absolutely' here to stay
Industry leaders argued Monday that artificial intelligence will continue disrupting real estate and that leaders must learn how to harness it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Restb.ai: In most markets, floor plans reduce days on market
It appears all those terribly staged images of agents pointing at floor plans may finally have their place in a marketing arsenal
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24
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by Daniel Houston Jul 22