Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2025

In an era where technology often threatens to overshadow human roles, Better Mortgage is charting a different course. By developing in-house AI tools designed to complement rather than replace human expertise, the company is enhancing the mortgage experience for both borrowers and loan officers.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are joined by Zillow Group CEO Jeremy Wacksman for a deep dive conversation that covers the role of technology in real estate and Zillow’s “ Super App.” That’s what technology does.

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. This is an exciting milestone for all Keller Williams agents and franchisees, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, said in a prepared statement.

Technology

Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The brokerage has hired industry veteran Nikol Solares as senior managing director of new development marketing. The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.”

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real estate technology provider Constellation Real Estate Group announced on Wednesday that it is adding four new executives to its senior leadership team. The company said it hired the four executives to focus on developing its products and services for real estate professionals nationwide.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Technology is part of the story. Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. Every moment of friction is potentially a lost sale. Technology is the lubricant that increases that flow. sits at the intersection of real estate, technology, and media.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2025

Kobetz, a lifelong Mendocino County resident, transitioned into real estate in 2017 after a career in his family’s motorsports dealership, where he developed sales and finance experience. As part of Century 21, he and his team will gain access to the brand’s technology tools, marketing platform, training and lead generation systems. “My

Branding

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Chris Raveis, the company’s president of residential sales, welcomed the JRE team in a statement. ” Beaulieu also said the company focuses on developing talent with training, coaching and technology solutions for marketing and sales. “We welcome JRE to our family company.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

She said the affiliation will help her agents access professional development resources and expand their reach in the local market. “We She is known for maintaining an active sales presence while also managing her company’s day-to-day operations.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

With economists, analysts and industry leaders in the room, discussions revolved around key economic indicators, inventory shifts, technology advancements and what lenders should be doing right now to prepare for the next cycle. Heres Why We Attend Every Year At Dark Matter Technologies, we dont merely follow the industrywe help shape it.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Founded in 1976, FirstTeam operates more than 46 offices with 2,200-plus sales agents. Our transformative Behind the Agent philosophy provides unrivaled access to elite coaching, personalized business and marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology that allow agents to build and amplify long-lasting businesses.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

This year brought significant change for ICE Mortgage Technology. ICE shelved its SDK technology in favor of Encompass Partner Connect (EPC), which utilizes a modern application programming interface (API). HousingWire (HW): Why is ICE Mortgage Technology transitioning away from SDK (software developer kit) technology?

Technology

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Mortgage technology company Gateless is offering its flagship automated underwriting platform to a new lender. “Their input has been incredibly valuable, significantly shaping the ongoing development of Smart Underwrite, especially in the growing wholesale market,” Brown said in a statement.

Loans

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and technology leaders who have been essential in bringing innovative tech solutions to market for mortgage and real estate clients. Congratulations to the 2024 Tech Trendsetter honorees! Take a look at the full list below.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

Property Technology (PropTech) is quickly transforming the global real estate industry, driving innovation and spurring trends across new residential and commercial developments. billion by 2032, illustrating the growing relevance of smart technologies in real estate. The global PropTech market was valued at $36.55

Commercial

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Heres how putting culture first can help you develop a successful team that can go the distance. From agent onboarding to leadership development, and across our teams and offices, everything is designed to reinforce our culture. And of course, invest in brokerage technology, infrastructure, marketing, and support services.

Branding

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Things like AI, well-integrated technology, consumer expectations and the rise of a number of innovative new business models have turned the industry on its head, and for the better in many cases. Did I mention technology has also changed? They need technology that helps them do their unique jobs in optimal fashion.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Heidi Iverson is the company’s new vice president of growth and Anthony Savala is the new vice president of sales. The technology is impressive, and I’m proud to join such a talented team that’s making a real difference. Anthony Savala Savala has spent more than 15 years in the mortgage technology sector.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

MLSs are using AI technology to catch agents who attempt to circumvent the commission lawsuit settlement terms. It also requires MLS members to disclose agreements with prospective buyers that outline commission expectations before showing them a home for sale. But now it’s a dirty word.

MLS

Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire ‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. The offering gives homeowners quick cash upfront with potential for more after sale. Developed with Lundy Inc.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

I feel fortunate to be surrounded by so many talented professionals – all of whom are committed to maintaining and continuing to innovate the technology that’s been foundational to mortgage servicing for decades. Here’s why the integration between our point of sale and our servicing digital capabilities is so important.

Loans

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

They give us the freedom to run our business our way, paired with unmatched access to coaching, technology and a national referral network. For top team leaders, coaching, technology and the network created by the Keller Williams franchise system are common reasons why they feel the brand is the best place for their businesses.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2025

Tiffany entered the real estate industry in 2014, initially working alongside her husband, a general contractor, before transitioning to full-time real estate sales. The firm includes several independent sales professionals located throughout Utah — allowing it to serve clients in multiple regions across the state.

Branding

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The company announced the addition of the Maine -based Realty ONE Group, a 36-agent team that has closed 338 transactions totaling $128 million in sales volume so far this year. This allows me to focus on what I do best: finding, developing, and nurturing top talent.” eXp Realty continues to add agents and teams at a fast clip.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

Thats mainly because, on the front end, with a high interest rate, theres a real stagnation in mortgage origination, said Anna Krogh , director of business development at Dovenmuehle Mortgage , the third-largest U.S. The company is growing organically despite rumors of a sale. subservicer in 2024 with a $340 billion portfolio.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Banosian has served as executive vice president of sales at Rate for more than a decade, leading his Boston-based team to originate more than $2 billion in 2021. SB: Some of the challenges are affordability, lack of housing inventory and slow sales. SB: Our technology is amazing. 1 mortgage company in America.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Dunmor CEO Franck Ruimy spoke with HousingWire ‘s Sarah Wolak on why he anticipates 2025 will be a strong sales year, and he highlighted the recent growth for the business-purpose lending (BPL) sector. So, it’s been an interesting time where I see now in 2025 that sales volumes are picking up for ground-up construction.

Residential

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. It also utilized technology tools and worked toward creating innovative solutions such as Buy & Borrow Bundle.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Vija Williams a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE is joining eXp Realty , where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE. Im joining eXp Realty to build the UPGRADE community with eXp powerhouse Spring Bengtzen.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Whenever there is a change in the marketplace because interest rates go up 300% from their trough, or there are concerns that business practice change may lead to downward pressure on commissions , agents become worried about how many sales are going to be out there and how much money theyll be able to make on those sales.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2025

Since 2018, Showcase has closed more than 2,170 transactions totaling $826 million in sales volume, including $115 million across 267 deals in the past year alone. Led by broker-owner Donna Phelan, Showcase Real Estate brings 45 agents to Real, expanding the firm’s presence across a seven-county region in Northern California.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Staging a home can make or break a sale but the traditional approach is broken. Collov AI leverages proprietary model training to develop its AI agent , enabling it to understand architectural context, interior design principles, and staging best practices tailored specifically for real estate applications. from Stanford.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Per a release from Friday Harbor, the seed round will support the growth of its engineering team and support integrations with leading mortgage LOS and point-of-sale platforms Friday Harbor was co-founded by Theo Ellis (CEO) and Jesse Collins (CTO) and launched in 2024 with support from the AI2 Incubator and CoFound Partners.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Name Job Title Company Name Aaron Heidorn Director of Software Engineering & Infrastructure Cloudvirga Aaron Smith Director, Sales CubiCasa Adrian Provost Chief Executive Officer Realty ONE Group Terminus Ana LeBlanc Human Resources Director InterLinc Mortgage Annie Lemon Producing Branch Manager Gold Star Mortgage Financial Anthony Russo Diamond (..)

Lending

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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. Kevins ability to identify and implement technology fills an immediate need in proptech right now, Kennedy said in a statement.

Principal

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

The acquisition brings the firms total footprint to three offices and roughly 80 affiliated sales associates. Melissa Sterling, principal broker and owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group, said the acquisition aligns with the firms strategy of growth through shared values and professional development.

Principal

Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 29, 2025

Why aren’t developers swarming? Starting Monday, developers can build up to four homes on city lots that today are dominated by individual houses, the result of a state law meant to add smaller and more affordable homes to the vast majority of land reserved for pricey single-family homes.

Development