Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Stellar MLS CEO on AI adoption and the human side of real estate

For Shayne Fairley, taking over as CEO of Stellar MLS in March wasn’t just about stepping into a new role — it was about accelerating the pace of an industry that’s long been known for moving slowly. Fairley, who spent nearly two decades at the MLS, including eight years as chief operations officer, succeeded Merri […]

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Foreclosure filings rise 10% annually in July, ATTOM says

U.S. foreclosure activity increased in July, with foreclosure filings rising 10% from a year earlier, although activity remained below historic norms, according to ATTOM‘s July 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released Thursday. A total of 39,906 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings in July, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. That was up 1%

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How in-house AI coding risks unexpected token, upkeep costs

Mortgage lenders tempted to let AI ‘vibe code’ their way to more affordable in-house software may be underestimating the price tag and the risk. As tools like Claude and ChatGPT make it possible for non-developers to build tech in a matter of prompts, industry advisors warn that token costs, compliance exposure and staff turnover can

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