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15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
Record-high home equity provides opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry
Record-high home equity is good news for seniors looking to remodel their homes, particularly those considering a reverse mortgage.
Volly’s new tech tool aims to improve collaboration between lenders, agents
The tool integrates lender-specific pricing data into each listing and includes a dashboard that tracks campaign activity.
Building a safe, secure AI
As HUD’s Chief AI Officer, Vinay Singh is focused on transforming HUD while mitigating risks from new capabilities. In this session, he’ll talk about fostering innovation for real-world challenges as well as identifying and addressing potential risks associated with AI systems. Watch the full session below. To go back to the full AI Summit on […]
AI use cases Part 3: Servicing
Data and the power of data has been a key area of focus in the industry. So what does the power of this data look like when you have servicing portfolios in the billions? As it stands, servicers have a massive opportunity when it comes to leveraging AI to improve customer retention and grow mortgage […]
Laying the foundation for responsible AI
This session will be key for housing leaders to understand the paradigm shift they need to build responsible AI. This session will inform leaders about what responsible AI is, how to incorporate it as you are adopting an AI process, and how it might inform future regulation. Watch the full session below. To go back […]
Colorado Springs offers a window into Stewart’s title strategy
On its first quarter earnings call on Thursday, CEO Fred Eppinger highlighted the firm’s growth in Colorado as a prime example of how expanding in strategic markets has helped the company juice revenue and improve performance, even in a choppy market.
Realogy stays profitable, laments mortgage
Once commission and other related expenses are subtracted, Realogy brought in $647 million in Q1. But its mortgage JV with Guaranteed Rate lost $3 million. What’s next for the brokerage conglomerate?
D.R. Horton sees ‘outstanding’ profits despite increased costs, build time
D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, reported “outstanding” Q2 earnings despite ongoing supply chain challenges, a tight labor market, and the uptick in mortgage rates.