Redfin rolls out AI-enhanced digital self-staging tool for homebuyers
In partnership with Roomvo, the brokerage and search portal's new Redfin Redesign tool grants homebuyers the ability to alter room finishes while alerting agents to a buyer's growing interest
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
6 AI awareness strategies for real estate agents in 2024
According to land investment specialist Curtis Williams, agents with their fingers on the pulse of AI developments have a critical advantage over colleagues less expert in the technology
by Curtis Williams Dec 8
Real Geeks new website builder is real fast, SEO-first
The feature was designed to help agents, teams and brokerages publish heavily SEO-optimized websites fit to handle IDX data feeds wrapped around content targeting agents’ specific markets
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
NAR opens application window for REACH tech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' for-profit venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, runs the program. Applications are due by Jan. 31
FNF still mum on whether it was target of ransomware attack
CEO Mike Nolan says FNF has resumed normal operations, and that customer disruption from the cybersecurity incident was 'relatively brief' and included the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
by Matt Carter Dec 6
KW Command's AI update will now generate ad campaigns for users
One of the most notable updates to this round of Command improvements is the use of ChatGPT to create advertising creative to bolster listing ad campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Buckle up for the 2024 portal war
Expect the portal wars to go into overdrive in 2024, with CoStar Group leading an ambitious effort to unseat Zillow as the country's top real estate portal, technology advisor Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Dec 6
Black Knight awarded $155.2M in PennyMac trade secrets lawsuit
PennyMac is putting a positive spin on the arbitrator's ruling, saying the decision allows it to continue to use the disputed loan servicing software 'free and clear of any restrictions'
by Matt Carter Dec 6
ChatGPT and Python: This dynamic duo will redefine your marketing
Author and trainer Bernice Ross writes that the addition of Python to the already-robust marketing capabilities of ChatGPT creates a winning combination for your 2024 content planning
by Bernice Ross Dec 6
STR-focused reAlpha acquires AI development firm
ReAlpha Tech Corp. offers an AI engine to analyze investment potential and performance in rental properties, specifically short-term vacation properties, for individual and institutional investors
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
EasyKnock continues its buying spree as it picks up Balance Homes
The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap into their equity without losing their homes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration
The 2 popular proptechs are known for assisting industry professionals with lead conversion and supporting long-term client interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
Lone Wolf invites mortgage lenders onto its broker-agent tech platform
Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf's transaction management platform
by Matt Carter Dec 5
How landlords are driving innovation in the proptech space
Ryan Barone, CEO of RentRedi, discusses the ways that landlords are embracing innovative property management solutions and driving development in the proptech sector
by Ryan Barone Dec 5
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Title insurer Fidelity restoring operations after security incident
The nation's largest title insurer won't say whether it was the target of a ransomware attack, sparking speculation that it paid a ransom to hackers exploiting Citrix Bleed software vulnerability
by Matt Carter Nov 30