Lower, a new AI mortgage startup, promises smarter lending

Lower’s platform will incorporate an internal, proprietary artificial intelligence technology dubbed LOAi, which will help in-house experts make mortgage recommendations. The platform will use AI to analyze thousands of data points and loan history. Continue reading

Realogy’s big bet for 2019

Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider spoke with Inman in a wide-ranging conversation in which he reflected on his first year at the real estate holding company and why he’s heavily investing in agents. Continue reading

NoiseAware keeps tabs on noisy short-term renters

NoiseAware helps owners and managers of short-term rentals manage and address noise before complaints are filed. Continue reading

Connect the Sessions: Get 2019 tips, trends and insights at Hacker Connect

Get an edge on the competition by staying at the cutting edge of real estate technology and everything you need to know, whether you’re building it yourself or buying it from a vendor. Continue reading

Connect the Sessions: Find your indie advantage at the Indie Broker Summit

In the age of disruption, where everything from teams to discount brokerages are poised to poach your business, are indie brokerages more relevant than ever? Continue reading

Redfin hires a renovations chief as it builds up its iBuyer program

Redfin beefed up its iBuyer program Wednesday, announcing that it has hired its first-ever “national head of renovations” for RedfinNow. Continue reading

Compass looking to nearly double its tech team with new Seattle hub

Compass is launching a west coast technology campus and looking to nearly double its technical staff to populate the new hub. Continue reading

The Unique Challenges Facing LGBT People With Dementia

(This article appeared previously on the Diverse Elders Coalition website.) “LGBT and Dementia,” a recently released report by the Alzheimer’s Association and SAGE, outlines the unique challenges facing LGBT older adults living with Alzheimer’s and oth… Continue reading