Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so

Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets. Continue reading

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

Artificial intelligence is taking the real estate world by storm

Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Christie’s becomes the 1st US real estate company to launch crypto division: Because currency is ‘here to stay’

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has opened a crypto-only division after completing more than $200 million in digital currency transactions, signaling the growing role of cryptocurrency in luxury housing. Continue reading

Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers’ crypto assets

Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required when counting mortgage borrowers’ crypto holdings as an asset, “including adjustments for market volatility.” Continue reading

NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Continue reading

Proptech reAlpha names Vijay Rathna chief crypto officer

Rathna’s job at the real estate software company will entail implementing token strategy, spearheading blockchain integrations and digital asset innovation. Continue reading

Fathom Realty is jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon

Parent company will invest up to half of its excess cash in the “highly volatile” cryptocurrency to pave the way for enabling bitcoin payments for agents and customers at a later date . Continue reading

Bess Freedman on BHS’ 150 years — and that thing with Ryan Serhant

The CEO was unapologetic about her mantra “old school is the best school,” while acknowledging that the ability to evolve while keeping agents and clients at the forefront have contributed to the brokerage’s longevity. Continue reading