A real estate agent friend (and client) asked me if AI could help with a data challenge he had relegated to his assistant. The assistant found the task too time-consuming and overwhelming. He had 2.5 years of traffic data in his newsletter and was using a mail service that did not give him the summary data – over time – that he wanted. He had CSV files for each month of …

Artificial intelligence (AI for short) is arguably one of the biggest trends in real estate — and beyond — in 2023. What’s truly amazing is how fast the industry has figured out how AI can be used in real estate. Agents and brokers are using it for different tasks that would ordinarily take a person hours, if not longer. RE Technology hosted a webinar on Tuesday, September 19, with Liz Sturrock, …

[Beverly Hills, CA, January 04, 2024] – VESTAPLUS™, a leading provider of MLS software solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rehn Chavez to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her new role, Chavez will drive the company’s strategic initiatives, oversee operations, and contribute to the realization of CEO Annie Ives’ vision for VESTAPLUS™. Armed with a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and boasting a distinctive background in …

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the new year? The good news is, many experts are optimistic …

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One of the Fed’s primary goals is to lower inflation. In order to do that, they started raising the Federal Funds …

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four people who are dealing with that fear – maybe …

CLAW CEO, Annie Ives and President, Matthew Ogden to Explore Future of Real Estate Technology with Leaders from Over 32 countries Beverly Hills, November 30,  2023 – The MLS™ and VESTAPLUS™ Software proudly announce the participation of CEO, Annie Ives, and President, Matthew Ogden in the upcoming International MLS Forum in Paris, France, scheduled for December 1st and 2nd, 2023. Industry leaders worldwide will delve into critical discussions on real estate …

Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 2023 – Local Logic, a neighborhood insights provider that quantifies location at scale to help the real estate industry make better-informed investment decisions, today announced its partnership with VESTAPLUS™, a provider of MLS software solutions delivering tools and services for the real estate industry to bring invaluable neighborhood insights to real estate professionals and their clients. With the integration of Local Logic’s Neighborhood Insights through SDK …

If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices, that’s no surprise. Some people are still saying prices are falling, even though data proves otherwise. Part of that misconception is because people are getting their information from unreliable sources. But it’s also coming from some media coverage misrepresenting what the data really shows. So, to keep things simple, here’s what you really need to know using real data …

Seasoned Technologist Takes the Lead in Driving Innovation at VESTAPLUS™ Beverly Hills, November 21, 2023 – VESTAPLUS™, a leading provider of MLS software offering cutting-edge tech solutions to MLSs nationwide, proudly announces the promotion of Santanu Barua to the position of Chief Technology Officer. With a career spanning almost two decades at VESTAPLUS™, Barua has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and spearheading the development of many groundbreaking solutions, including …