Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform

CRMLS is expanding access to RealReports, an AI property intelligence platform that aggregates zoning, liens and climate risk data for agents. Continue reading

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. Continue reading

AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic

The FHFA ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sever ties with Anthropic, signaling how politics and regulation may shape AI adoption in housing finance. Continue reading

Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage

Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform. Continue reading

Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech

Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief. Continue reading

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

Why Opendoor is suddenly lighting up real estate social media

Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content. Continue reading

Opendoor pushes AI pivot amid stock volatility

Opendoor’s CEO shakeup and AI pivot signal a push toward software-driven homebuying, as the iBuyer navigates investor scrutiny. Continue reading

Sagent names ex-Mr. Cooper tech chief Sridhar Sharma president

The former Mr. Cooper tech executive is set to accelerate the expansion of Sagent’s AI-driven mortgage servicing platform. Continue reading