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Zillow’s new AI tool aims to promote equality in housing

Housing Wire

Zillow announced the release of an open-source tool, the Fair Housing Classifier , on Tuesday as part of the company’s efforts to “promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology.“ System developers have the ability to intervene in these cases. “In

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

769 InstaLend 766% 2015 A tech-enabled real estate loan lender providing fast and affordable capital to residential developers through streamlined technology and automated workflow. 1,943 EmpowerHome 289% 2006 A partner to real estate teams and agents, offering exclusive programs to ensure sellers get top dollar for their properties.

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The evolution of the more productive real estate agent 

Housing Wire

The agents who spoke with RealTrends all viewed any time spent developing leads and cultivating relationships that will help them grow their client base as productive. Thebe Warren, a Houston-based Compass agent, feels the same way about the suite of digital tools Compass provides agents with.

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Opinion: The risk in cutting FHA insurance premiums

Housing Wire

What’s more, FHA servicers’ options for loan modifications are more limited when one of the principal tools, the interest rate reduction, is virtually eliminated in this rate environment, subjecting the FHA to higher costs for workouts and defaults. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Bush, Obama and Trump Administrations.

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Shane Bronson Appointed as a Florida REALTORS® Director for 2024

Lamacchia Realty

He has a comprehensive skillset which includes back-office administration, sales, ownership, management, relocation services, and business development within the realm of real estate. Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers since 2006.

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Lamacchia Realty Worcester is the #1 Office Overall in Worcester County

Lamacchia Realty

John Millen Director of Business Development Since its establishment in 2006, Lamacchia Realty has been dedicated to serving the needs of both buyers and sellers. Alongside its dynamic marketing strategies , Lamacchia Realty provides its agents with a diverse array of distinctive lead products , services , and tools.

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Lamacchia Worcester #1 Real Estate Overall Office in Worcester County by Sales Volume and Closed Transactions

Lamacchia Realty

Director of Business Development. The new ranking for 2022 is the fifth year in a row that Lamacchia Worcester achieved a top-ranking title. Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers since 2006.  It’s been incredible to watch the growth of this office in such a short time. John Millen.