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New real estate platform Oyssey aims to ‘replace Zillow’

A new real estate platform launching this month is offering homebuyers a glimpse into neighborhoods beyond the standard Zillow listing. Oyssey, a tech startup founded in 2022, is leveraging social data — including age, education and income demographics — as a means of understanding homebuyers beyond their standard housing preferences. The platform is soft launching…

How to get a real estate license in New York

Want to learn how to get a real estate license in New York? In this article, we’ll cover the five simple steps you’ll need to follow and recommend the best courses to complete the 77-hour course that New York State requires. Discover the steps, tips, and essential information you’ll need to get your real estate…

Ginnie Mae report illustrates portfolio growth, direct contribution to government earnings

Government-owned company Ginnie Mae, which oversees the secondary mortgage market and provides a guarantee for a large segment of home loans, released a fiscal year 2024 financial report this week that shows positive results. “During FY24, Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities (MBS) program supported 1.2 million households nationwide — including servicemembers, veterans, and first-time homebuyers —…