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eXp Realty launches AI assistant ‘Mira,’ AI training program
CEO Leo Pareja speaks on Mira combining eXp’s data systems with natural language processing to simplify how agents interact with information.
Mortgage rates dip slightly, staying near 2025 lows ahead of CPI report
The government shutdown, which reached its 21st day on Tuesday, postponed the release of key inflation data.
Compass launches Buyer Demand tool to help agents price homes
The new tool integrates with the Compass platform and shows agents the number of serious buyers interested in a property type.
CalHFA announces Tony Sertich as new executive director
Sertich most recently served as the assistant deputy director for the division of state financial assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
LoanStream launches new dba, GIANT Lending
Per GIANT’s website, the dba is licensed in every state except New York and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Reverse lenders race to attract AI talent
Companies say that mission-driven work helps them compete for scarce talent while building out new AI-powered tools.
Homeowners cashing in with ‘Airbnb for anything’ rentals
Homeowners are turning underused private spaces into sources of income — renting out pools, backyards, and home gyms by the hour.
RealReports AI property data expands to MLS platforms
Restb.ai’s image analysis has been added to RealReports’ product suite — letting agents access condition-aware property comparisons.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
