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new real estate tech startup, Oyssey, is providing home buyers with demographic information about their potential neighbors, including political affiliations. Real estate agents are being bypassed by buyers turning to online platforms due to rising brokerage fees. Oyssey aims to enhance the home buying experience by offering social and political data, in addition to traditional housing search filters. With a recent class action lawsuit settlement affecting the industry, Oyssey is working towards better agent integration. The platform is set to launch in southern Florida and New York City, with plans for a nationwide release by spring.