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In Texas residential real estate, capital is mere ‘table stakes’

Texas has always been a magnet for ambition. For generations, people have looked west and seen the same thing: space to grow, build, and earn. In the 19th century, that belief brought settlers, speculators, merchants, and fortune seekers to Texas with wagons, cash, and confidence. Today, it attracts investors, family offices, developers and private equity…

Mortgage rates rise as U.S.-Iran conflict carries on

Mortgage rates saw moderate increases in the past week as global economic uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran conflict continues, putting a damper on what was previously expected to be a brisk spring homebuying season. Mortgage News Daily reported Friday that 30-year fixed rates spiked to a seven-month high point of 6.41% before retreating to 6.36% on…

The Real Brokerage adds RealTrends Verified ranked Atlanta group

The Real Brokerage has added Legends Real Estate Group, expanding its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area and northeast Georgia. The group includes 55 agents and several established teams that previously operated under a REMAX-affiliated brokerage. They will now operate within Real’s platform while maintaining their existing team structures brands and client relationships, leaders said….

ICE launches AI voice and chat agents for mortgage servicing

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. on Tuesday morning unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence-powered voice and chat agents for mortgage servicing, along with new automation tools, during its annual ICE Experience (X26) conference. The company said the agents, currently in beta testing, are designed to help homeowners manage their loans and complete servicing-related tasks within governed processes….