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With technology rapidly advancing, Zumper is the latest company in the real estate industry to dive into artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. The rental portal this week launched an AI assistant named Zoe, which according to the company can answer “virtually any renter question about a property or its neighborhood.” Zoe can also help manage the process of renting an apartment by requesting tours and submitting leads. It is integrated with community listings. “We want to harness AI to empower both property managers and renters in a whole new way,” Zumper co-founder and CEO Anthemos Georgiades said in a statement. “Zoe…

Implement these strategies from security expert Robert Siciliano to identify and protect yourself from misinformation, ensuring you’re better prepared to navigate today’s intricate information ecosystem. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Every minute of the day we are bombarded with information via television, radio, print, and social media. When you consume information, you…

If housing industry professionals are looking for an early Christmas gift, they might receive it in the next two weeks if key economic indicators move in the right direction. At HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, the 30-year conforming rate averaged 6.98%. That was down 4 basis points (bps) from a week ago and the first weekly decline since rates began to climb in early October. Meanwhile, the 15-year conforming rate continued to rise, up 14 bps over the past week to 7.12%. The Federal Reserve will hold its next meeting in two weeks and the consensus from interest rate…

Greystar opened its first modular apartment complex in Pennsylvania this week. Experts say the multi-billion dollar company’s foray into modular building signals a significant shift into the practice in the U.S. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Greystar Real Estate Partners has entered the U.S. modular housing industry by opening its first modular apartment complex in Pennsylvania,…

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week published a final Mortgagee Letter (ML), 2024-23, that requires lenders to report a cybersecurity breach within 36 hours of being detected. While the FHA posted a draft version of the ML online in September to seek feedback, the agency stated that the draft is being issued as final without any changes. The 36-hour timeline, while tight, is still an extension from prior guidance released in ML 2024-10 published in May. That proposal required lenders and other FHA program participants to report a breach within 12 hours of detection. “Effective immediately, FHA-approved mortgagees must…

The living room featured in this listing photo for a West Village tree house comes with skylights for extra breathing room. Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Sothebys International Realty For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We’re combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points.  This week, we have a collection of apartments with a lot of character that have been on the market for a while — which…

A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The National Association of Realtors’ landmark antitrust commission settlement only barely just received final approval last week, but already the deal is facing an appeal. The…

Multifamily property managers and owner managers face countless challenges and complexities day in and out. From resident relations and legal compliance to property takeover, both established and new property management company executives can quickly become overwhelmed handling all the moving parts required to run the company.  One of the most common challenges, particularly when taking over a property, is hiring and retaining full-time staff.  Staffing challenges have only gotten more pronounced in recent years due to various economic and social shifts. Because of these staffing difficulties, some property managers are tempted to turn to 1099 contractors to fill critical roles…

Great Rooms A visual diary by Design Editor Wendy Goodman. This is the central room of the apartment with the library beyond. The colorful painting on the near wall is by Stanley Whitney, and the works on the filing cabinet in the back are, from left, a 1953 Andy Warhol drawing, a small painting by Ross Bleckner, and a large monoprint by Marina Adams. The wire sculpture is by Monica Banks. Photo: Annie Schlechter Jack Ceglic has a theory about interiors, which makes sense, given that the pared-down industrial design — the butcher-block counters, the kitchen-supply shelving — he came…

The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech100 Award are open now through December 16, 2024. Click here to nominate a tech organization. As the mortgage world continues to see rapid tech advancements, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just keeping up — it demands leading the way. HousingWire’s Tech100 award spotlights the organizations that are setting the new standard by driving transformative solutions that shape the future of housing. Companies like CLARIFIRE — a multi-year Tech100 Mortgage honoree — that delivers advanced automation solutions to…