Welcome back to Tech Pulse — a new weekly series rounding up the latest in technology, including tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Robert Reffkin touts Compass’s AI platform, agent advocacy efforts Compass is preparing to launch a new AI platform designed to automate tasks, find opportunities and give agents real-time...

As communities and organizations continue to reckon with the impact of the Los Angeles-area wildfires, the state is now stepping in with a new assistance program that will include impacted reverse mortgage borrowers whose homes were damaged or lost. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday announced that the CalAssist Mortgage Fund will launch on June 12. It will “provide grants up to $20,000 to...

A former Douglas Elliman agent has withdrawn a lawsuit that sought to recoup $1.6 million in clawbacks from deals that closed after she left the brokerage. New York and Miami agent Holly Parker claimed she’s owed commissions on deals that were pending following her exit from Douglas Elliman. In the withdrawal, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Parker disclosed that the firm wants to...

In today’s competitive rental market, a real estate heatmap is your first step towards identifying the areas with properties that promise solid returns while minimizing risk. Assessing rental income...

Just like cooking a dish with many ingredients, creating a kitchen with several design elements can quickly get out of hand if you don’t know what you’re doing. But skilled design and construction pros can confidently layer materials, finishes, colors and patterns to impressive effect. Here, pros...

According to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors, Palm Beach County residential real estate market experienced a notable slowdown in April 2025. Total residential sales declined 9.4% year-over-year, falling from 2,568 transactions in April 2024 to 2,326 this year. Single-family home sales dipped 5.28% year-over-year, from 1,402 to 1,328, while existing condominium sales fell even more sharply,...

The luxury housing market lost momentum in April as financial uncertainty prompted many high-end buyers and sellers to hold off on transactions, according to a new report from Zillow. Defined as the top 5% of home values in each region, the typical luxury home in the U.S. is now valued at about $1.8 million. Despite a slowdown in market activity, prices have continued to rise, with luxury home...

Today marked a significant development in the ongoing dialogue between President Trump and Elon Musk, as their relationship appears to have reached a critical point of conflict. The question for those in housing is: How could this impact mortgage rates moving forward? The 10-year yield saw a slight increase earlier as it reacted to the economic data released today, which resulted in a minor uptick in...

Private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia, the brother of United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia, has reached an agreement to acquire the Chicago White Sox from longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Sportico reported on Thursday. This would give the Ishbia family ownership of a second major professional sports franchise after Mat Ishbia acquired the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury in early 2023 for a...

As it has grown more popular for older people to choose to age in place in their existing homes, this has become a challenge for the senior living industry. While dedicated senior living facilities can offer a sense of community and enticing amenities, the cost may often be out of reach for many potential customers, making the idea of remaining in the existing home more practical. Senior living...