Technology plays a vital role in today’s society and is transforming the way Realtors do business. That’s according to Curt Beardsley, vice president of product marketing for realtor.com, who shared his perspective on the growing mobile technology environment at the “Industry, Technology and Vision” forum during the Realtors Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.Click to continue

Radian Guaranty Inc. has announced the availability of its mortgage insurance (MI) rate finder app, Radian Rates, for Android devices on Google Play. The first of its kind in the MI industry, Radian Rates is a mobile version of the company’s existing online rate finder and offers lenders on-the-go access for a quick and reliable Radian MI rate. Just like the iPhone and iPad version launched this past September, app users can simply input loan criteria and the app automatically calculates the MI rate for a variety of Radian products.Click to continue

Zillow Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy San Francisco-based HotPads, a map-based rental and real estate search site for $16 million in cash. This is Zillow's first acquisition of a primarily consumer-facing company. The transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012. HotPads is a significant player in rentals for both consumers and professionals, offering a robust Web site and five mobile apps across iPhone, iPad and Android.Click to continue

Calyx Software has announced the launch of Calyx Mobile for iPhones and Android smartphones. Calyx Mobile Apps offer loan officers the convenience of on-the-go productivity and business oversight anytime, anywhere. Mobile productivity is at the top of the list for professionals in every industry. It’s necessary to deliver the consistent high levels of service to customers needed for a competitive edge. Loan officers need the ability to take new borrower applications and check the status of their pipeline no matter where they happen to be.Click to continue

RxOffice Inc., a provider of software design and development services and also a sister company of IndiSoft, a technology development firm that focuses on systems for the mortgage industry, has announced the availability of RxOffice Project portal for Android mobile devices to IndiSoft customers. The new mobile app enables secure tracking of projects at every stage from any location.Click to continue

Ellie Mae has announced the release of the latest upgrades to its Encompass360 mortgage management solution. The release, the first of two scheduled for 2012, contains new functionality and enhancements designed to further increase compliance, efficiency and ease of use. The major enhancements include:Click to continue

ISGN Corporation has launched a new smartphone application for its Gators browser-based settlement services and vendor management system designed to assist appraisers, title abstractors and closing agents out in the field. The app soon will be available for the iPhone at the Apple Store where it can be downloaded. ISGN also plans to support apps for the Android phone, the Blackberry and other smartphone platforms. The app enables the vendor to accept, decline or update orders while out in the field providing more efficient use of their time.Click to continue

Ernst Publishing Company has anounced the availability of custom mobile apps that provide estimated or guaranteed closing cost fee generation at the Point of Sale. The apps can be be branded for title companies and real estate brokerages that want to share pricing information with their agents.Click to continue

Global DMS has launched eTrac ATOM—Appraiser Tracking On Mobile—a new mobile application for appraisers. This new mobile application is part of the company’s continued commitment to developing and introducing the most progressive technologies to the appraisal industry. eTrac ATOM allows eTrac’s appraiser users to access full functionality of their eTrac appraisal management systems through any Android or Apple smartphone or tablet computer.Click to continue

Credit Plus Inc. has announced the launch of a new mobile app, Credit Plus nEXT Generation Credit (nGC), that will allow mortgage professionals to access a wide range of consumer credit data on iPhones and other mobile devices.Click to continue