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RealPage, DOJ settle antitrust rental pricing lawsuit

Rental pricing software firm RealPage has settled its lawsuit with the Department of Justice (DOJ). The two announced the proposed settlement, which is still subject to court approval on Monday.  According to the settlement announcement, RealPage will not face any financial penalties. The company said the settlement is not an admission of liability and noted […]

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A slowdown in compliance? Don’t believe it!

There’s a narrative making the rounds in certain mortgage lending circles. Some are suggesting that with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seemingly scaling back certain activities, compliance pressures may soon be easing. The current federal government shutdown seems to add credence to this story. Is it possible that after years of struggling through the downturn

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Local governments turn to AI to streamline housing development 

As local governments face mounting pressure to streamline the review process for residential projects, a wave of AI-driven reforms is revealing how modern tools can shave days or weeks off approvals, potentially speeding up housing development. For 15-plus years, pressure has been growing on a shrinking, aging municipal development workforce to carry a heavier, more

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Lender Price integrates FOA’s reverse products into marketplace

California-based Lender Price has added its first reverse mortgage partner to its pricing and product eligibility (PPE) platform through an agreement with Finance of America (FOA). Lender Price Marketplace will provide brokers and lenders with live pricing for FOA’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and HomeSafe proprietary reverse mortgage products. FOA — the second-largest HECM

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Wells Fargo taps head of consumer banking to lead on AI

Wells Fargo taps head of consumer banking to lead on AI

Key Insight: Wells Fargo has tapped its head of consumer and small-business banking, Saul Van Beurden, to lead its expanding efforts in artificial intelligence. Supporting Data: Just in the past year, Wells Fargo has trained over 90,000 employees to use new AI tools, according to CEO Charlie Scharf. Expert Quote: The new appointment is “a

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Tech100 Spotlight: 2025 honorees drive innovation and growth in housing tech

As nominations continue to roll in for the 2026 Tech100 awards, HousingWire is launching a new Tech100 Spotlight Series to showcase how past winners have continued to innovate, scale and shape the housing industry since receiving their award. Each week, we’ll highlight a new group of last year’s Tech100 honorees and share the latest updates

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Zillow launches new tool to help renters build credit

Zillow is helping renters use their monthly payments to boost their credit profiles through CreditClimb, a new tool powered by Esusu. Renters can now enroll in CreditClimb directly through Zillow to have their on-time rent payments reported to the three major credit bureaus for $20 a year. The tool also helps renters track their credit

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Embracing innovation to thrive in shifting mortgage market

Why innovation matters now In today’s market conditions, lenders who identify strategic opportunities and innovate their operations now stand to gain a competitive advantage. Historically successful lenders have accomplished this by focusing on customer experience, operational efficiencies and the agility to pivot when markets shift. But innovation doesn’t have to mean reinventing the wheel; it

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Figure unveils industry-first blockchain stock offering

Figure Technology Solutions Inc. filed a registration statement on Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed public offering of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock, marking the launch of the first blockchain-native public equity security. Figure‘s offering introduces several industry firsts, which could make it a model for future issuances. The

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Bright MLS to integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect platform

ICE Mortgage Technology and Bright MLS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service (MLS), announced that Bright will integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect MLS platform into its technology ecosystem as part of its long-term growth strategy. Paragon Connect is a mobile-first MLS platform designed to let real estate professionals research listings, collaborate with clients and manage their

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