HouseWhisper introduced Lead Engine and Rules Engine to automate outreach and lead routing, with rules by ZIP code, language and price range.

Epcon Communities delivered nearly 600 homes corporately and 600-plus via franchise builders last year, as 55+ demand supports expansion.

MRED cut Zillow and Trulia listing feeds amid an antitrust suit, pulling 40,000 listings after 9 were banned under Zillow display standards.

BlackWolf says AI adoption rose from 15% in 2023 to 38% in 2025, cutting mortgage servicing costs by 30% to 50% amid more oversight.

Mortgage vendors are entering a new phase of consolidation as they respond to rising regulatory and cybersecurity pressures, according to a white paper released this week by investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey.

Brokerage mergers can increase isim and recruiting spend, pressuring agents who rely on company leads and brand recognition.