Technology

How AI is shaping the future of property management

The buzz around artificial intelligence is undeniable. It reverberates through every industry and promises top-to-bottom transformation. Property management, long rooted in tangible assets and human interaction, is no exception.  For property managers, this isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about understanding a fundamental shift that will redefine efficiency, profitability and long-term relevance. The companies […]

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Doorify MLS joins Broker Public Portal as strategic investor

Broker Public Portal (BPP) — the industry-led home search initiative backed by real estate brokerages and MLSs — announced that Doorify MLS has joined as its newest strategic investor. Based in Cary, North Carolina, Doorify MLS serves nearly 15,000 real estate professionals across 16 counties in the Research Triangle — including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel

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eXp Realty introduces CRM of Choice program

eXp Realty has rolled out a new initiative that allows its agents to choose from multiple customer relationship management (CRM) systems, marking a shift in the company’s approach to technology offerings. The program, called CRM of Choice, offers agents the option to select one of three platforms — BoldTrail, Cloze or Lofty — as part

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How an identity thief stole $2 million from HELOCs

Adobe Stock A federal jury has convicted Oluwaseun Adekoya of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. The case offers an in-depth look at a rising threat to banks and credit unions: identity theft used to steal from customers’ home equity lines of credit. A two-and-a-half-week trial exposed Adekoya as the ringleader

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Better Mortgage’s AI revolution: How Better is empowering loan officers, not replacing them

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.  Already, its AI Loan Agent, Betsy, handles over 125,000 customer interactions

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Tech Pulse: Fannie, Freddie move on fintech, crypto, fraud prevention

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jointly create U.S. Financial Technology Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have launched U.S. Financial Technology LLC to replace Common Securitization Solutions. The

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Reducing risk: Safely disposing of old electronics

In today’s digital landscape, electronic devices play a critical role in our businesses, storing vast amounts of sensitive data. This is especially true for real estate professionals, title insurance companies, and mortgage lending organizations, where detailed financial records, personal client data, and confidential transaction histories are routinely managed. When it’s time to retire old electronics,

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Fannie Mae’s new AI-powered crime detection unit: The Pulte/Palantir project

Fannie Mae has launched an AI-powered Crime Detection Unit in partnership with Palantir Technologies to achieve what FHFA/Fannie/Freddie chief Bill Pulte has called “something big on mortgage fraud.” Fannie Mae we all know is the grande dame of American Housing. Less known is Palantir Technologies. It describes itself as “bringing the right data to the

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Moder CTO Joe Trapani: ‘The answer to everything is always data’

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler recently sat down with Joe Trapani, chief technology officer at Moder, to talk about how he approaches problem solving with tech, the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to keep humans in the loop for some tasks. Moder was recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 winner. This

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HouseSavings.com launches flat-fee, low-commission listing platform

HouseSavings.com — a real estate brokerage based in central Pennsylvania — has introduced a digital-first platform that offers flat-fee and low-commission listing services with the goal of reducing costs for home sellers. The company’s model features three residential listing packages — two flat-fee options starting at $999, and a virtual full-service package with a 1%

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