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Cloudflare disruption hit SoFi, Varo, other banks

Cloud computing, Cloud hosting, Cyber security, Digital banking, Fintech, Technology, Treasury Department /

Supporting data: Cloudflare dominates the “internet plumbing” sector with an estimated 82% market share for reverse proxy services, meaning a single glitch can ripple through global commerce. What’s at stake: The disruption reignites concerns detailed by the Treasury Department regarding the financial sector’s dangerous over-reliance on a small concentration of cloud service providers. Forward look: […]

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From transactional to strategic: Why agents must embrace data and the rental market Is their moment

Contributors, Data & Analytics, Housing Market Data, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate, Technology /

In a housing market that has quietly entered a prolonged freeze, real estate professionals are facing a shift. Homeownership is no longer the dominant driver of client movement. Increasingly, the rental side of the business offers opportunity, relevance, and recurring engagement. Agents who embrace this change and become data-driven advisors can gain a real advantage.

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Chase launches new anti-scam program

Cyber security, Financial crimes, Fraud, JPMorgan Chase, Technology /

Key insight: JPMorganChase is launching its largest-ever anti-scam initiative, adding “trusted contacts” and dedicated intervention teams to fight record-high fraud. What’s at stake: Consumer advocates say the plan lacks a critical component: better reimbursement for scammed consumers, who rarely recover money from “authorized” payments. Supporting data: Americans lost an estimated $158.3 billion to fraud in

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What you need to know about listing fraud and real estate risks

Agent, Artificial Intelligence, HWmember, MLS/Associations, National Association of Realtors, Real Estate, Real Estate Fraud, Technology /

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of Realtors (NAR)

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Tech Pulse: Redfin, Real Brokerage show off AI home search

Artificial Intelligence, HWmember, Mortgage, MoxiWorks, Real Estate, Redfin, Technology, The Real Brokerage /

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches Redfin has launched a new AI-powered “conversational home search” on its website, allowing users to find homes through natural

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Servicers OK data breach settlement after long legal battle

Servicers OK data breach settlement after long legal battle

Cyber security, Law and legal issues, Servicing, Technology /

Bayview Asset Management and three affiliates have agreed to a settlement with plaintiffs over a data breach lawsuit for a hack that affected 5.8 million people in 2021. The sides agreed to basic terms of a class action settlement, subject to court approval and the final dismissing of the case, according to a court document

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MoxiWorks unveils AI marketing platform RISE

Artificial Intelligence, HWmember, MoxiWorks, Real Estate, Technology /

MoxiWorks has introduced RISE, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered real estate marketing platform designed to guide agents through daily tasks rather than relying on manual prompts or traditional CRM workflows. The company said RISE continuously interprets client activity, predicts buyer and seller intent and alerts agents to the contacts and opportunities requiring attention. Leaders said the

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Jonathon Haddad joins bevri.ai as CEO

AIME, Artificial Intelligence, HWmember, Mortgage, People Movers, Team Leaders, Technology /

bevri.ai, a technology firm focused on applying artificial intelligence to the mortgage industry’s third-party origination (TPO) channel, announced on Monday that it has appointed Jonathon Haddad as CEO. The agentic AI company said in a press release that Haddad’s appointment marks a new phase in its efforts to expand end-to-end automation for brokers and non-delegated

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Opendoor hits reset: The iBuyer goes full founder mode with new CEO

Earnings, HWmember, iBuying, Opendoor, Real Estate, Technology /

Opendoor’s recently appointed CEO Kaz Nejatian used the firm’s third-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts to introduce himself and reintroduce the company he has been tasked with turning around.  “I’m a computer nerd turned lawyer, turned founder, but I think of myself primarily as a product manager,” Nejatian said during Thursday evenings call. “That’s

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Pulte suggests new Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac business deals

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GSEs, Mortgage technology, Politics and policy, Technology /

Bill Pulte said the government-sponsored enterprises will see partnerships emerge as he eyes their money-making potential, while also upping criticism of homebuilders and the Fed chair at a housing conference Friday.   In a call with attendees at the Residay 2025 conference in New York, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director pointed at the recent Trump

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