2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — a new weekly series rounding up the latest in technology, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Longbridge’s Bill Packer on crafting AI that’s inclusive of seniors As AI becomes more common in financial services, Bill Packer, the chief operating officer at Longbridge Financial, warns...

Dono, a company that offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for title production, has appointed industry veteran Anthony Nalbone as its new head of revenue. Nalbone, who brings more than two decades of experience in the title insurance sector, joins Dono following a series of leadership roles with major firms including CATIC, Spruce Holdings, Fidelity National Agency Solutions, WFG National...

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced three internal promotions as part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry. Elizabeth Blosser Elizabeth Blosser has been named as chief strategy, communications and innovation officer. She formerly served as ALTA’s vice president of government affairs for state advocacy, and will now lead...

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has reopened its office in Asheville, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the region’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The real estate agency, which was severely damaged in the storm, underwent extensive restoration over the past nine months. Its reopening was commemorated with a ceremony on June 16, where a plaque was unveiled to honor the...

Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By claiming their property on Redfin and visiting the Owner Dashboard, homeowners can now access a range of services — including painting, landscaping, cleaning and HVAC maintenance. The feature allows users to review...

A low-curb shower offers several advantages. It provides an easy entry point while preventing water from getting outside of the shower and creating a potential slipping hazard. It creates a natural demarcation line to change up flooring materials. It makes for a sturdy base to affix a shower glass...

Image CEO Justin Knight discussed opportunities, strategy, and capital priorities in a shifting hospitality...

Dubai, Palm Beach and Miami Lead the Way Global super-prime real estate--homes sold for $10 million or more--surged into 2025 with strong momentum, as rising wealth and investor appetite fueled luxury transactions across key global cities. According to new data from the international property consultancy Knight Frank, 527 super-prime deals closed in Q1 2025, up 6% from the 498 recorded in the same quarter...

Today, President Trump called Fed Chairman Jerome Powell “Too Late” in a social post and said that he can save the country billions of dollars by shaving 2.5% off the Fed Funds rate. This is part of an ongoing Trump attack on the Fed Chair to cut rates, but is this strategy the best way to do it? As I have written before, one reason the President is pursuing a lower Fed Funds rate is to support the...

FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign today, shortly after President Trump urged Powell to cut the Fed funds rate by 2.5% in a social post. This follows the Federal Reserve’s decision yesterday to keep the Fed Funds rate unchanged. Although Powell pointed out the challenges of finding a job right now, he said the Fed is not planning to cut rates anytime...