Real Estate Agents & Loan Officers: You Don’t Need Fancy Software to Start Doing Analytics

You already have it. It’s called Excel. Most professionals I talk to are sitting on valuable data (MLS exports, loan pipelines, past clients)… but they’re not using it….

We might be overreacting to AI in education.

I keep seeing the same argument: Students need to learn the “fundamentals” before they can use AI. But let’s take a step back. I didn’t need to understand…

Can HMDA Data Be Used to Find Refinance Opportunities?

Short answer: Yes… but not the way most people think. The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) dataset is one of the largest publicly available mortgage datasets in the…

The Fifth Pillar of Sustainable Universities

Most discussions about the future of higher education focus on enrollment. That conversation is important, but it is incomplete. In my view, universities that remain financially healthy in…

Just Say “No” to White-Label Executive Education

Universities are rushing to launch certificates in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and data analytics. Demand from industry is real. Executives want practical education that helps them understand how…

Interest Rates Probably Aren’t Dropping This Week.

Interest Rates Probably Aren’t Dropping This Week.And Frankly… That Shouldn’t Matter. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the market is currently pricing a 99.1% probability that the Fed…

I built an NVivo-style research tool in Python in under 40 minutes this morning.

I built an NVivo-style research tool in Python in under 40 minutes this morning. And it reminded me of something important. During my EdTech journey I’ve been exposed…

The “International Student Cliff” Is Real

Many universities are about to face a serious financial problem. Recent reporting shows one Connecticut university lost 3,000 international students due to visa disruptions and global competition. That…

What Will the Summer Housing Market Look Like? 4 Signals I’m Watching

What will the summer housing market look like for buyers? Here are four signals I’m watching right now. 📊 Mortgage Rates Freddie Mac shows the average 30-year mortgage…

If Everyone Has a JARVIS, Does That Mean We All Become Tony Stark?

If Everyone Has a JARVIS, Does That Mean We All Become Tony Stark? That question has been on my mind lately as artificial intelligence tools continue to spread…