Tech Pulse: ICE integrates with Freddie Mac, AI Summit welcomes experts

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:

ICE integrates Mortgage Analyzer with Freddie Mac’s borrower verification tool

ICE Mortgage Technology has integrated Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API into its Mortgage Analyzer, enabling faster, AI-powered income verification before full application submission. The upgrade promises reduced underwriting time, fewer errors and cost savings — helping lenders process loans more efficiently while improving accuracy and borrower experience.

HousingWire AI Summit to address tech’s promise and pitfalls

Industry leaders will convene Aug. 12 in Dallas for HousingWire’s AI Summit to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate and mortgage lending. Speakers Eric Forney and LaTasha Waddy share previews of what they’ll discuss — including potential AI regulation and the continued human factor in optimal AI use.

Opendoor turns to agents in the hunt for profitability

Opendoor posted $1.6 billion in second quarter 2025 revenue and its first adjusted EBITDA profit in three years — signaling a turnaround. The iBuyer is shifting to a multi-offering, agent-driven platform to boost speed, flexibility and capital-light earnings while introducing products like Cash Plus to give sellers more options and certainty.

RealReports expands partnership with CRMLS

RealReports expanded its partnership with California Regional MLS to include nine more associations, reaching more than 70,000 real estate professionals statewide. Its AI-powered tools — like the assistant Aiden — help agents quickly analyze property data, streamline workflows and deliver sharper insights.

AI tool creates ‘podcasts’ for real estate listings

A real estate agency in the United Kingdom has launched HouseCast — AI-powered personalized audio summaries for homebuyers to revisit property viewings. These “podcasts” recap key features, local info and more, helping buyers recall details and decide faster. The tool, created by TrainrAI, is set for a U.S. release soon.

Opendoor teams up with Jason Mitchell Group

Opendoor is partnering with the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) to expand its agent-driven business as it pursues profitability. Joining JMG’s vast referral network lets Opendoor offer sellers both its cash offers and traditional agent services by leveraging JMG’s 120,000 referrals and $5.1 billion in 2024 sales.

San Francisco Realtors add virtual staging tools

The San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) has partnered with Collov AI to offer its 4,000 members AI-powered virtual staging tools via SFAR’s MLS platform. Agents can quickly create photorealistic interiors and 3D walkthroughs — no furniture moving or photoshoots needed.