Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. An industry-wide focus on lead generation has left many professionals with vast, often un-tapped lead databases. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2025

If the mortgage industry had a mantra at the start of last year, it was something like: Just survive to get to 2025. But while this fact might be daunting, I encourage my colleagues in this tumultuous industry to look at the situation another way. Stay persistent, keep learning, and have faith in the process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

“Daniel is an accomplished industry leader with a strategic, results-driven mindset and a passion for supporting brokers and agents,” Chris Lim, chief growth officer at RE/MAX, said in a statement. He will also lead franchise growth efforts through sales and conversions, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2024

A licensed real estate broker since 2006, he managed a brokerage in San Diego and he also played a crucial role in establishing some of the first compliance management systems in the mortgage industry. Jon’s strategic vision and innovative mindset will help drive our continued growth and success across all of Fathom’s brands.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

” Shared brand values Rocket’s year to date has been marked by a series of changes in the company’s outreach and branding. “We think we can create a stronger overall brand by really optimizing the interaction between these brands.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Expenses such as office space, marketing, technology, insurance , legal fees, and staff salaries quickly add up. Many brokers invest heavily in large office spaces and expensive branding efforts to attract agents and clients, but these expenses often outweigh revenue, especially in the early years of the business.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, the platform will offer a slew of upgrades designed to empower professionals, enhance local brand visibility for agents and highlight industry-leading talent. Nate Smoyer “This is going to be the brand’s biggest year ever. The platform analyzes individual performance data to highlight the top 1.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2025

Jacobi, whose family has led Windermere since its founding in 1972, offers perspective on how industry leaders should adapt in the wake of the recent commission lawsuit settlements. He also emphasizes the importance of technology-driven strategies and warns against overlooking the power of hyperlocal market dynamics.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Rocket Companies industry-shaking plan to acquire Mr. Cooper in a $9.4 They’ve built great technology on a massive scale. Krishna believes this deal, along with Rockets purchase of Redfin and other landmark announcements made this year, significantly changes the landscape of the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

With an eye toward the future, Thompson shared his insights on economic trends, budgeting strategies, and the pivotal role of data and technology in shaping the housing landscape. HousingWire: As a finance exec, how do you approach budgeting in a market where cost pressures, compliance demands, and technology investments are all increasing?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Christina Pappas Illustrated and Keyes have operated as affiliated brands since 2016, sharing services, technology platforms and marketing resources. That commitment will continue to guide us as we focus on innovation, service, and giving our Associates and customers every advantage to thrive. Pappas, who joined The Keyes Co.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These partnerships can take various forms including partnerships with mortgage brokers , title companies , property management firms, insurance providers, contractors, lenders , or technology vendors. Technology and automation Technology is vital for streamlining processes, managing leads, and communicating with clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

The global rebrand reflects the companys evolution from its origins in financial services supporting the mortgage industry to an information services provider that is creating a faster, smarter, and more people-centric property industry, the company said in a press release. Covering 99.9% of properties in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Konsler has 17 years of real estate industry experience, all of which has come from her time with both @properties and Christies International Real Estate. Since 2014, Konsler has focused primarily on the firms technology integration and agent coaching and training.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

In light of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett suit and the terms of the National Association of Realtor’s nationwide settlement agreement of the commission lawsuits , several prominent industry analysts believe Zillow will struggle with its financial performance. Those are the products and brands we admire the most,” Barton said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2025

We love our businesses that cut across brands like Sotheby’s International Realty. And, tell me a little bit about your investment in AI and technology moving forward. Schneider: I come from outside the industry, and I’ve been in the industry for about seven years now.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Prior to 2020, the mantra around the mortgage industry going back to 2016 was that launching a new “digital experience” was the equivalent to table stakes in poker. New investment money began to flow into start-up fintech companies like Blend, Roostify and more than a dozen other new brands. Meanwhile, the industry scrambled.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You can network and build community with other agents worldwide, keep up-to-date on the latest industry trends, stay motivated when you’re feeling discouraged, learn directly from some of the top real estate leaders, and even potentially find new clients! The content ranges from inspirational/motivational posts to questions asked by members.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a seasoned real estate professional, Jansta brings with him his proven track record of innovation and brand expansion, Xome said in a statement on Linkedin. Mike’s passion for leveraging technology to facilitate online property auctions makes him a perfect fit for Xome,” the company said in the post.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

and his overall thoughts on the challenges facing the real estate industry. They are one of the most followed real estate brands on the planet and it is only going to get bigger based on everything that is in the works right now. BH: As you alluded to earlier, the industry is dealing with a lot of change and disruption right now.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Maverix Advisory Group has added industry veteran Kevin Van Eck to its leadership roster. Maverix CEO Jeff Kennedy said that Van Ecks experience in scaling technology , boosting the productivity of agents and optimizing brokerage operations makes him an ideal choice for the company.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To start the conversation, Anton explores her personal philosophy for leadership within Corcoran and the broader real estate industry. So, we’ve seen that the brand really resonates in exactly what you would think — it’s high-end urban and suburban resort and second-home markets. Anton starts by diving into her background.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Compass shares our passion for empowering clients at every stage of their homeownership journey and has been a powerful leader in driving positive change within our industry, Thomas Anderson, president of Washington Fine Properties, said in a statement. It will continue to operate under its own brand and its leadership will be retained.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The debate on Clear Cooperation Policies (CCPs) continues, with the real estate industry almost unanimously rallying behind these supposedly virtuous rules. Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status quo may be branded as “self-serving” or “indifferent to consumers.” Support an industry-wide ban on dual agency.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Transparency is the new industry standard If the recent real estate litigation has taught us anything, it’s that being transparent isn’t just a choice; it’s now imperative. Support them: Highlight the resources available to ease agents’ transition to new technologies and practices.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In a new episode of the “ Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast ,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson speak with Collabra Technology CEO Russ Cofano to dive into cooperative compensation and the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), among other subjects. The CCP will work itself out.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2025

Less than two months into the role, hes clear on his focus: organizational stability, deeper investments in agent education and technology, and measured expansion. Czarnacki is prioritizing investments in KW University, the company’s educational platform, and MAPS Coaching , as well as improvements to the Command technology platform.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). With its captivating and immersive experiences, VR has captured the attention of industry stakeholders, unlocking vast untapped potential.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2025

HousingWires Marketing Leaders award honors standout marketing executives driving innovation, strategy, and brand growth across the housing industry. “ In an industry as close-knit as ours, its critical for brands to be both authentic and innovative. Click here to nominate a Marketing Leader.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Utah-based Inside Real Estate has acquired ListAssist , which provides artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and marketing technology that’s designed to enhance the property search experience. Joe Skousen , CEO of Inside Real Estate, described the acquisition as a step toward revolutionizing how consumers search for homes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

San Francisco-based fintech Polly has hired Parvesh Sahi, a former executive from ICE Mortgage Technology , as chief revenue officer to scale the business in a highly competitive mortgage environment. Sahi will be involved in all aspects of the corporate strategy, business development, sales and account management, the firm said Thursday.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The biggest combined brokerage company in the country in terms of all their brands, just said, ‘We’re out. Therefore, it won’t just impact agents, but technology systems, she added. As far as cooperation and compensation, that is now pretty much over,” Murray said. Murray sees three possible outcomes for the lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

Mortgage advisory firm Stratmor Group has merged with Teraverde , a mortgage advisory firm and technology solutions provider, in a deal that the companies say will allow them to expand the markets they serve and the depth of services provided. Both firms will operate under the Stratmor brand , the companies said in a statement on Friday.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

Tyrrell has more than 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology for three years after ICE bought Ellie Mae in 2020. Mortgage veteran Joe Tyrrell will succeed Scott Smith as CEO of Optimal Blue , the company announced Monday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Blockchain is technology that was created initially as the record-keeping technology behind the bitcoin network, but over time, its use has expanded.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence has taken the real estate industry by storm over the past two years and Coldwell Banker is no exception. On Thursday, the Anywhere Real Estate brand announced that it had equipped its exclusive marketing platform tool Listing Concierge with generative AI capabilities.

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