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Blend Labs reports shrinking mortgage revenue even as its partnerships gain steam
Blend is focusing on growing its mortgage take rate, expanding its consumer banking suite and investing in AI to navigate industry challenges.
Why Springfield homes sell faster than Illinois average
With fast days on market, affordable homes and low inventory supply, see why sellers in the Springfield housing market are cutting prices.
How Terre Haute market defies trends with faster sales and price gains
erre Haute housing market speeds up with homes selling in 42 days and median price rising 11.5%, outpacing Indiana and national sales pace.
Sage Home Loans partners with Robinhood for exclusive rate offer
Through the offer, Robinhood Gold subscribers can now access mortgage rates 0.75% below the national average and a $500 closing credit.
Tech Pulse: AI advances, big earnings and policy shifts
ICE and Real post record Q3s, PartnerOne acquires Mortgage Cadence, and AI reshapes real estate tools, staging and underwriting.
Newrez wholesale leader Tony Kottenbrock talks about growing non-QM
Newrez plans to sustain its growth by focusing on closed-end second mortgages and leveraging broker expertise to fill market gaps.
Realtor.com releasing 3D “FlyAround” property viewing tool
The tool aims to help home shoppers better understand a property’s surroundings before scheduling an in-person tour.
Zillow’s Follow Up Boss privacy policy changes spark industry debate
Zillow changed Follow Up Boss’s privacy policy raising concerns among real estate professionals about how the firm will use client data.
Top California team joins Equity Union Real Estate
The Chernov Team specializes in high-end properties, new construction and residential sales, including traditional homes and condominiums.
Chris Morton, ALTA ready to tackle title industry challenges
HousingWire caught up with ALTA CEO Chris Morton to discuss how the trade group is helping members navigate a challenging environment.
RealPage acquires Rexera to expand AI capabilities
Leaders said the move will improve transaction processing speed, accuracy and service for agents, escrow officers and lenders.
First American Title launches AI tool for agents
The new feature integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American’s policy-issuing agents nationwide.
Appraisal Modernization: What’s the endgame?
The property valuation process has gone through a whirlwind of changes over the last few years. Federal guidelines have shifted and lenders now have more options than ever, but what’s the endgame? Our experts will discuss hybrid and desktop appraisals, new technologies and where it all leaves the appraiser. We’ll cover: Watch the full session […]
GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals
The GSEs’ equitable housing finance plans expand the use of non-traditional appraisals, including AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals.
Opinion: A unified approach for reducing appraisal bias
With advances in data engineering and modeling, we can begin correcting some of the bias and issues in the modern appraisal process.
