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Homebuilder Century Communities expands into Nevada

Century Communities Inc. — one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. — will expand into Nevada for the first time through its Century Complete brand. New homes are planned at Ishani Ridge in Pahrump, Nevada, with sales expected to begin in August and prices starting in the range of $260,000. The new development will […]

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Has the real estate portal landscape changed after all the M&A?

At first glance, the real estate portal landscape looks much like it did a year ago. The same power players, the same products, the same strategies — at least on the surface. “My initial snarky reply is that the space hasn’t changed,” Mike DelPrete, a real estate industry technology strategist, said. “If you look at

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Tidalwave announces new hires to lead mortgage technology sales

Tidalwave, a mortgage technology startup that’s integrated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced Monday that it has hired a pair of industry veterans to bolster its sales team. John Stephenson has joined Tidalwave as its head of national sales, while Frank Pastirchak is the company’s new account executive. Stephenson is a former relationship manager

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Google, Oliver Wyman, Corridor launch gen AI sandbox for banks

Google, Oliver Wyman, Corridor launch gen AI sandbox for banks

The AI sandbox offered by from Google, Oliver Wyman and Corridor Platforms lets users try different large language models within a secure environment.Google, Oliver Wyman and Corridor Platforms Banks have been using generative AI in their call centers, software development, investment research and back offices. Some are even making it available to their entire employee

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MMI unveils conversational AI for mortgage loan officers

Mortgage technology company Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) announced on Monday its launch of ChatMMI, which claims to be the industry’s first conversational artificial intelligence interface built specifically for lenders, recruiters and other mortgage professionals. The tool allows MMI users to skip dashboards and spreadsheets to directly ask questions via a chat function. The company said

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Rayse expands platform with new home seller tools

Real estate technology company Rayse has launched a seller-focused module aimed at helping listing agents provide clearer communication and real-time updates to clients throughout the sales process. The new tool is the company’s first major product expansion since its 2024 launch. Originally focused on buyer-side transactions, Rayse is now offering agents a way to document

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Tech Pulse: Realtor.com acquires Zenlist; Zillow unveils new tools

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor.com parent Move acquires Zenlist Realtor.com parent Move Inc. has acquired Zenlist, a real estate tech startup known for its agent-client collaboration tools. The deal boosts Realtor.com’s

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Younger homebuyers turn to social media, AI and each other

Faced with high housing costs, economic instability and declining trust in traditional lending institutions, younger generations are redefining how they approach homeownership. A newly released NextGen Homebuyer Report — compiled by National Mortgage Insurance and financial literacy nonprofit FirstHome IQ — highlights how Gen Z and millennials are creatively navigating a changing real estate landscape.

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MISMO AI glossary tackles deepfakes, bias, and fraud risks

To help mortgage professionals keep up with a flood of new AI jargon, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization has released a draft glossary of 42 terms — from “algorithm” to “hallucination.” The list is an effort to standardize the meaning of words and phrases that are increasingly part of everyday speech for professionals across

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Why speed wins listings in the modern real estate market

Why speed wins listings in the modern real estate market

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic add-on in real estate — it’s becoming core infrastructure. As the industry moves toward faster, more digital-first transactions, AI is playing a pivotal role in redefining how agents operate, market, and compete. Traditionally, preparing a property for market has been time-consuming, expensive, and deeply fragmented. Agents often juggle

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