Is an AI Loan Officer Really What You Want?

A new startup called Ralo, founded by two former Google employees, just raised $2.9 million to build what they describe as an AI-powered mortgage broker. The platform uses…

The Future of Education Is Alignment, Not Enrollment

While much of the technology sector continues to experience significant workforce disruption, healthcare faces a very different challenge. Recent reports indicate that more than 150,000 technology jobs have…

Friday Market Update: Rates Ease as Housing Demand Shows Signs of Strength

Mortgage rates moved lower this week, providing some welcome news for buyers and homeowners watching financing costs closely. 📉 Freddie Mac Weekly Survey (June 18, 2026) • 30-Year…

The Future of AI Has a Resource Problem

While most conversations about artificial intelligence focus on productivity, automation, and innovation, another question is becoming increasingly important: Can our infrastructure keep up? This week, Arizona was highlighted…

The Future of Higher Education May Look More Like Community Colleges

One of the most interesting developments in higher education is happening right here in Arizona. Maricopa Community Colleges recently announced three new bachelor’s degree programs in Exercise Science,…

Many Americans Are Giving Up on Homeownership. That Should Concern All of Us.

A recent USA Today article highlighted something many housing professionals have been seeing firsthand: more Americans are delaying or abandoning plans to buy a home because prices, interest…

Housing Affordability Is Still the Story

A new consumer survey shows that inflation remains the top financial concern for American households, with housing costs ranking among the most significant affordability challenges facing consumers today….

Are Degrees Enough Anymore? The Growing Case for Micro-Credentials

I recently reviewed Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, which surveyed more than 3,500 students, employers, and higher education leaders across seven countries. The findings reinforce something many of…

Canva vs. Gamma: Which AI Presentation Tool Actually Saves More Time?

As part of my ongoing work in AI, analytics, and instructional design, I recently spent time comparing two popular presentation platforms: 🔹 Canva 🔹 Gamma Both leverage AI…

AAEL Labs: Real Estate Analytics in Practice

One of the projects I’m currently developing for my upcoming book, Real Estate Analytics Playbook: Practical AI and Data Strategies for Agents and Lenders, focuses on a question…