Tech enables instant mortgage payments with a debit card
Payment processing technology developed by REPAY is now available to loan servicers through ICE Mortgage Technology's Servicing Digital solution, a customer engagement and retention tool
by Matt Carter Jul 19
FCC ready to crack down on AI-generated robocalls
The FCC announced on Tuesday a plan to help consumers identify and block AI-generated robocalls. The plan, if passed, could impact a key real estate agent lead gen method
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
Move calls on court to stop CoStar Group's use of 'unauthorized' files
2 weeks after filing a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against CoStar Group, Move wants CoStar to hand over Move-owned files and electronic devices used by a former Realtor.com editor
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19
MaverickRE ushers in the era of AI sales coaching: Tech Review
MaverickRE uses AI to help train and analyze the performance of real estate sales professionals
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Regulators modernizing giant database of mortgage pros
Launched during the 2008 financial crisis to weed out bad actors, the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System will be updated this weekend as part of a multi-year modernization project
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Coldwell Banker adds generative AI to Listing Concierge platform
With its new capabilities, the platform will allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, image captions and property attributes, the firm told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate
The new company promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., with a timeline of fewer than 30 days
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 17
Zavvie's power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour; NEO Home Loans, American Financial Network are among the biggest partners
by Matt Carter Jul 16
RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby's International Realty
9 months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere Brands, RealScout has expanded its reach to Sotheby's International Realty company-owned offices
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite
CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after 6 years as Compass' industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Hot-app summer: 15 brightest tech tools for real estate agents
Creating leverage through technology has never been easier, Jimmy Burgess writes. Check out his list of hot apps to make this summer sizzle for your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 12
Thumbtack, MyMove get closer in software integration
The partnership helps link relocating families directly to the types of services so often needed when moving in and out of a home
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 11
MoxiWorks laying off employees 1 month after replacing CEO
Real estate marketing and technology company used by more than 400,000 agents nationwide hired AI startup executive Eric Elfman in June to replace founder York Baur as CEO
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made 'deceptive and misleading' claims
Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 11
DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS
DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 10