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Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Virtual Staging is the first major integration of technology from Virtual Staging AI, which was first introduced through Zillow’s October 2024 acquisition of that company. Continue Reading Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Fairway Home Mortgage in New Partnership with OpenAI
To oversee the partnership, Fairway will promote Caleb Ondrusek to executive vice president of technology and innovation. Continue Reading Fairway Home Mortgage in New Partnership with OpenAI
Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Nautilus 220 features 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers. Continue Reading Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development will pre-qualify affordable housing builders and shorten the pre-development RFP process by eight months for certain projects, Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
The investigation concluded that Debra Parker owes the CHA more than $12,000 from her failure to properly report income and household composition. Continue Reading Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
February’s median price of $295,000 was 3.9% more than the $284,000 price recorded one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
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