Housing

Future unveils Alpha, an in-house AI mortgage system

A small fish in the pond of fintech-focused mortgage companies is trying to race to the front in the artificial intelligence arms race. And it’s not using a typical ChatGPT-style program either. ...

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The great paradox of property management: Why efficiency isn’t enough

There’s a silent struggle unfolding across the real estate industry. Property managers are pushing harder than ever for operational efficiency, yet a nagging question remains: why isn’t this transl...

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Inside Homebridge’s NFTYDoor: Bringing instant approvals to the HELOC market

With homeowners seeking low-cost, flexible ways to tap their equity in today’s high-rate environment, HELOCs have become one of the most attractive loan options on the market. Homebridge Financial ...

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How UWM is shrinking the down payment barrier

No one likes waiting to get into the home of their dreams. While many prospective homeowners have been biding their time for weeks, months, even years waiting for the market to shift, many challeng...

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Top-producing southern California agent joins eXp Realty

eXp Realty has added veteran Southern California real estate agent Vivian Lesny to its network, the company announced Thursday. Lesny — who has worked in real estate for more than 20 years —...

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Cenlar’s Leslie Peeler addresses ‘disruptive AI’ solutions in mortgage servicing

Artificial intelligence may be known for its speed, but in mortgage servicing, the real opportunity is in reshaping decades-long relationships with homeowners, according to Leslie Peeler, executive...

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CATIC approves AI-powered title search platform for North Carolina

Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company (CATIC) has approved Dono’s automated title search system for use by attorneys in North Carolina, the companies announced Thursday. The deci...

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Closinglock adds two-way text messaging for title insurance

Closinglock has introduced a two-way text messaging tool for the title insurance industry, allowing closing professionals to send and receive SMS messages with clients and partners from within the ...

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Fannie Mae survey suggests lenders eye eNote growth in 2025

Fannie Mae on Thursday published the results of its latest Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. The report details lender experiences with eMortgage technology, including challenges to date, adoption ...

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In the Pipeline: Solinity, Hawaiian Legacy Launch Development; Garden Spot, Harristown Enterprises Announce Conversion

In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cut...

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New Senior Living Management, Consulting Firm Launches With Initial Focus on Great Lakes Region

A new management and consulting firm has joined the senior living industry. This week marked the launch of the new company, Mimi Senior Living. The New Albany, Ohio-based firm officiall...

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Shareholder Edge One Capital proposes Fannie-Freddie exit without higher rates

Edge One Capital has disclosed its stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, calling the government’s prolonged control of the mortgage giants the “largest shareholder rights violation in U.S. history.”...

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Mosaik expands reach with three real estate partnerships

Mosaik — a real estate client experience platform — has launched three new collaborations aimed at bringing its technology to a wider network of agents, brokerages and associations. The ...

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NEXA Mortgage hires Eric Mitchell to help boost LO count

In its quest to bring its loan officer count up to 5,000, NEXA Mortgage announced Thursday that it has brought on Eric Mitchell to assist with its goal. Mitchell will serve as a “key hir...

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Ex-Fannie Mae employees accuse leadership of defamation in new lawsuit

Dozens of former employees are suing Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar and the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) for defamation, alle...

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FOA launches new stock offering in Texas

Texas-based Finance of America (FOA), one of the nation’s leading reverse mortgage lenders, announced Thursday that it is offering a dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas. The newly launch...

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$700M Silicon Valley brokerage joins ERA Real Estate

Real Estate Experts — a Silicon Valley-based brokerage with more than 90 agents — has joined ERA Real Estate under the ERA Powered brand, the companies announced Thursday. Founded in 201...

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Mortgage delinquency rates improved in Q2 but show future warning signs

The delinquency rate for mortgages on U.S. residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.93% of all loans outstanding at the end of the second quarter of 2025. That...

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Investor sentiment rebounds after 2-year low, still trails 2024 levels

U.S. real estate investors grew more confident in the summer after sentiment fell sharply for two straight quarters, according to the Summer 2025 RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Company Investor Sentiment I...

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Foreclosure activity jumps 13% from a year ago to reach 2025 peak

There were a total of 36,128 properties across the country with foreclosure filings in July 2025, up 11% from the prior month and up 13% from a year ago. That’s according to ATTOM‘s July...

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The Real Brokerage launches free coaching program to all agents

The Real Brokerage will launch an eight-week virtual coaching program this fall aimed at helping real estate professionals increase productivity, retain clients and expand their business. ...

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