September 2025

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: Realtor association tools driving member success Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors are investing in data-driven platforms, safety apps and legal support tools. Florida’s SunStats offers statewide real estate […]

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at repurposing vacant buildings into affordable housing. Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments (RESIDE) Act — which would create a pilot grant program for communities to rehabilitate empty offices, malls,

From data-driven platforms to safety apps and legal support, Realtor associations are investing in tools and services to help agents compete in a rapidly changing industry. Leadership from Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors told HousingWire their focus is on delivering simplicity, integration and education to ensure members have every advantage when serving clients. Tim Weisheyer