Rethinking resident experience: Why consumer tech trends matter now more than ever  by Matthew Kaddatz for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. As a result, today’s consumers now expect the same seamless digital experiences in all areas of their lives, including rental management. Gen Z renters in…

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Side seeks more than $4 million from Alexander brothers, Official Partners by Jeff Andrews for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire White-label brokerage Side is seeking more than $4 million from the Alexander brothers and the brokerage Official Partners. According to an amended complaint filed this week, Side alleges that Official Partners and its founders Tal and Oren Alexander committed multiple events of default on a $4.6 million promissory note…

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How the “lavish” comp and perks NAR leaders enjoy compares to other housing trade groups by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire NAR’s volunteer leaders receive financial benefits that no other nonprofit in the housing space comes close to matching, 990 filings reveal. Earlier this week the National Association of Realtors(NAR) made headlines for the extravagant perks and compensation its executives and volunteer leaders receive. A New York Times investigation detailed…

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Fannie Mae’s new version of DU to focus on credit risks by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Fannie Mae on Wednesday announced that its next version of the Desktop Underwriter (DU) software platform will be available for users on Jan. 11. The platform will feature “enhanced” risk assessment by incorporating new data points, including updated market conditions and loan performance data in its assessment functionality. Fannie…

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