The real estate industry is facing challenges due to uncertainty, rising interest rates, and consumer hesitation.Buyer behavior is divided between those rushing to secure a home and those delaying homeownership.63% of loan officers believe the U.S. is heading towards a recession, impacting buyer psychology and lender strategies.HomeLight's 'Buy Before You Sell' offering aims to address the affordability crunch by unlocking liquidity for down payments.Creative financing tactics, such as rate buy downs and seller concessions, are helping maintain demand in the market.AI and digital tools are playing a key role in modernizing the real estate industry, offering efficiency and increased automation.AI is seen as a complement to human expertise rather than a replacement in real estate transactions.Future integration of FinTech, real estate services, and digital platforms could reshape the housing ecosystem for consumers.The focus is on leveraging technology to provide access, empowerment, and innovative products around home equity.HomeLight's partnerships with lenders and agents aim to drive integration and customer-centric solutions in the industry.