Real Estate Agent Tools
Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
HouseWhisper has been in beta for about eight months and is already used by over 4,000 agents nationwide. Continue Reading Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
“Orchard enables homeowners to meet their goals and get the best sale outcome,” said CEO Court Cunningham. Continue Reading Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
The DOJ noted there has been no determination of liability against the parties in the settlement. Continue Reading Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
“The average size of a SASB deal in 2025 was $718.9 million,” said Orest Mandzy, managing editor of Trepp’s CRE Direct. Continue Reading Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
The new fund will target mid-sized multifamily communities (typically 50–200 units) purchased at 30% or more below intrinsic value. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Roughly two-thirds of the properties are spread across Atlanta and Texas. Continue Reading Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
“Now if I want to really crush the housing market, I could do that so fast and people could buy houses,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
“The real question is to what extent we believe the public is harmed to allow Ms. Cook to remain in post during the pendency of this case,” said Justice Jackson. Continue Reading Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
The “Minneapolis 2040” plan was faulted for prioritizing housing resources to serve nonwhite residents. Continue Reading HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
On a regional basis, pending home sales were down in all four regions on a month-over-month measurement. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Trump offered no explanation for this action, which was issued on Jan. 15 without an official announcement. Continue Reading Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Tampa Bay Rays in MOU to Build New Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus
The MOU also includes the creation of new facilities for Hillsborough College, which has 180 days to negotiate and approve a final agreement with the team. Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays in MOU to Build New Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus















