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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

Housing Wire

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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HUD invests $837M in energy, climate renovations for multifamily housing

Housing Wire

Lower-income communities are often the last to obtain access to state-of-the-art efficiency, resilience, and clean energy technologies,” said Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon. An additional $42.5

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Movement Mortgage names Joe Thompson as regional director

Housing Wire

Movement is the only lender that gives nearly 50% of its profits, manufactures originations at a high level, generates creative content and branding, leverages innovative products and technologies , and has a customer-for-life mentality,” Thompson said. I align perfectly with Movement’s core conviction of existing to love and value people.”

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Sundae’s Homeowner Portal opens window to as-is purchases

Inman

While a number of companies have emerged to assist agents and their seller clients with renovating or updating a home before introducing it to the market, Sundae built its model on the opposite approach — helping consumers sell homes sell as-is to investors.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Smart home technology is not optional Gen Z marks the first generation of true digital natives. This group was raised on technology and expects their homes to be outfitted accordingly. Gen Z — born between 1997 and 2012 — is making waves in the market with their approach to homebuying. Gen Z values diversity and inclusivity.

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. It combines the benefits of cutting-edge technology with practical application in home remodeling and construction.

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Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

Today, a mortgage lender must have scalability in its operation, an ability to pivot quickly to meet changing market conditions and client needs, a well-designed technology stack and, above all, a keen sense of what its customers and the marketplace truly want from them. The lender’s role in succeeding by helping its LOs succeed.