Tech Pulse: Compass touts AI platform, Prudent AI launches non-QM tool

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 effortsCompass is preparing to launch a new AI

Century 21 expands with affiliation on Oregon coast

Century 21 Real Estate has added Shorepine Properties in Pacific City, Oregon, to its network — strengthening the brand’s presence in the state’s Central Coast region.Broker/owner Becky Kirkendall has led Shorepine Properties since purchasing the full-service brokerage in 2017. A former hospitality

New California wildfire homeowner assistance program includes reverse mortgages

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 announ

Former Douglas Elliman agent withdraws lawsuit that sought unpaid commissions

A former Douglas Elliman agent has withdrawn a lawsuit that sought to recoup $1.6 million in clawbacks from deals that closed after she left the brokerage.New York and Miami agent Holly Parker claimed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 w

In California, a local senior advocacy group continues under shadow of federal cuts

Since January, federal funding cuts have struck far and wide across a number of local, state and federal programs that tackle a variety of issues. And while the local “Choice in Aging” program in Contra Costa County, California, would be directly impacted if cuts happen, that’s not stopping people t

Why 3,700 top teams call Keller Williams home

While the nation’s top real estate teams are found at a variety of brokerages, one brand dominated the 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. With more than 3,700 teams in this year’s RealTrends rankings, Keller Williams leads all other firms by a wide margin. Leaders of top teams at Keller Williams bel

Senators call on Pulte to pause GSE privatization plans

A group of 14 Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), have called on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to pause any potential plans to release government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conser

HUD plans new time limits, work requirements for rental aid: report

The leaders seated earlier this year in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are reportedly planning new time limits and work requirements for recipients of the department’s existing rental assistance programs, according to an internal document viewed by NPR.The document report

Why Friday’s jobs report won’t compel Powell to cut rates

Will Friday’s jobs report compel Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut rates by 1%, as President Trump suggested on social media today? The answer is no. While the labor market is showing signs of cooling and there are some indications of stress in certain sectors of the economy, today’s rep

How the Trump/Musk dispute could influence mortgage rates

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

Zillow: Luxury housing market slowed in April

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

Legal fight between Longbridge and Mutual of Omaha continues

In the ongoing lawsuit between two leading reverse mortgage lenders over allegations of improper advertising practices, both parties recently conferred in front of a magistrate judge, but did not reach a settlement. That’s according to the court docket reviewed by HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Dail

Justin Ishbia strikes deal to buy Chicago White Sox

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 s

How can senior living challenge aging in place preferences?

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 pot

Democrats put housing front and center in NYC mayoral debate

With the next race for the mayor of America’s largest city in full swing — and as a city that has consistently elected Democrats for the position for much of the past century — the first Democratic primary debate for the 2025 election was rife with attacks and sweeping policy promises.Nine candidate

The 5 best mortgage loan originator (MLO) license courses for 2025

Before you’re allowed to help people finance their dream homes, you must get the proper education to obtain your MLO license. Online mortgage schools have made it easier to complete your education requirements, you just have to decide the best option for you. It’s important to consider your own lear

Blue Sage Solutions adds rent payment data to Freddie Mac mortgage assessments

Blue Sage Solutions has integrated Freddie Mac’s new policy on positive rental payment history into its digital lending platform, allowing lenders to factor on-time rent payments into mortgage applications.The change comes as part of a broader effort to expand access to homeownership, particularly f

Separating fact from fiction five years after the ‘flight to the suburbs’

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 set off a wave of domestic migration that reoriented housing markets across the country, turning some metro areas into boomtowns and sinking a number of others.The prevailing narrative around this phenomenon took on a life of its own — a mass exodus from

Goby Homes launches property transaction platform, founder honored by NAR

Real estate technology startup Goby Homes has launched a new platform aimed at increasing transparency, security and communication in residential real estate transactions, the company announced during the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings.That announcement coincided with the National Association of

Top-producing California agent joins eXp Realty

Costanza Genoese Zerbi — a nationally recognized real estate agent and founder of Long Beach, California-based Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates — has joined eXp Realty, the company announced Tuesday.Zerbi, a veteran agent with nearly a decade of experience, brings a strong sales record to the bro