Fannie Mae just approved a Bitcoin-backed home loan for the first time
Better and Coinbase now have a conforming mortgage product for crypto-wealthy buyers
by Nick Pipitone Jun 9
FBI Report: Online real estate fraud is on the rise to the tune of $275M
One of the factors shaping fraud in 2025 was the rise of artificial intelligence
by Christy Murdock Apr 14
Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet
No longer fringe, crypto-backed mortgages are testing the limits of traditional lending
by Nick Pipitone Apr 13
Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market
A new offering could expand the buyer pool for agents working with crypto-heavy clients
by AJ LaTrace Mar 26
Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby's Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026
AI real estate agent
Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers' crypto assets
Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required, 'including adjustments for market volatility'
by Matt Carter Jun 25
NAR warns agents of growing 'Pig Butchering' cryptocurrency scam
Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
Proptech reAlpha names Vijay Rathna chief crypto officer
Rathna's job at the real estate software company will entail implementing token strategy, spearheading blockchain integrations and digital asset innovation
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 7
Fathom Realty is jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon
Parent company will invest up to half of its excess cash in the 'highly volatile' cryptocurrency to pave the way for enabling bitcoin payments for agents and customers at a later date
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Winners of eXp Realty's eXpcon Hackathon announced
Juan Carlos Barreneche, Alex Kutsishin, Greg Parker, Serge Zahniy and Andrii Omelkovets of Florida claimed first place for their streamlined referral bidding platform
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 28
Propy advances onchain escrow
Acccording to Propy, more than 50 million Americans held or used a form of cryptocurrency in 2023 and that 400 million wallets, or digital accounts that store and provide access to cryptocurrency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 24