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Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler recently sat down with Joe Trapani, chief technology officer at Moder, to talk about how he approaches problem solving with tech, the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to keep humans in the loop for some tasks. Moder was recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 winner. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sarah Wheeler: How do you...

While his firm may not be named as a defendant in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow, it doesn’t that mean Glenn Sanford, the CEO of eXp World Holdings, doesn’t have thoughts to share.  In its complaint, Compass (the nation’s largest brokerage by sales volume) named eXp Realty (the top brokerage by transaction sides), as a co-conspirator. Due to this, Sanford wrote on LinkedIn that he has been...

The appraisal industry shed no tears when the Trump administration sought to undo the Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Interagency Taskforce, the federal effort to investigate racial bias in appraisals implemented by former President Joe Biden. But that doesn’t mean appraisers have seen the end of federal regulation and litigation around appraisals, or the potential for discriminatory...

Analysts, economists and mortgage professionals are coining this quarter’s activity as one of the most “calm” periods for mortgage rates in recent memory. It follows nearly three years of borrowers being sidelined by higher rates or “stuck” in loans with historically low rates. BTIG analysts said Wednesday that despite Treasury volatility in April, mortgage rates remained unusually stable this...

A pro shares the secret to catching plumbing leaks early, before you even notice a...

The new owners of this three-bedroom Regency-style apartment in Cheltenham, England, loved its location close to their daughter’s school, but its sleek, modern features not so much. “They prefer period style and classic looks,” says Angela Colley of GeorgieRose Interior...

With the summer entertaining season upon us, you might be wondering how to make your yard more suitable for outdoor gatherings. Or maybe you would just like to add some pizazz and comfort to your patio or deck. We spoke with landscape design and building pros on Houzz about their ideas for...

Image Partner Daniel LeBey emphasized the firm’s readiness to support clients amid high interest rates, private capital growth, and a surge in data center...

Image Senior Portfolio Manager Adrianna Giesey sees stronger cash flow growth in modern economy real...

One of the Most Significant U.S. Mortgage Regulatory Shifts in Decades The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is calling on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin preparing for a future where cryptocurrency is treated as a qualifying asset in mortgage applications. FHFA Director and Chairman of both government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), William J. Pulte, said this week that he has directed the...