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CRMLS catches ire of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin
The Compass CEO took aim at the California Regional MLS on social media over the weekend due to terms in its user contract.
Experian makes VantageScore 4.0 free for mortgage lenders
Experian announced on Tuesday that it will offer VantageScore 4.0 for free to its mortgage clients in an effort to accelerate adoption.
Homes.com launches AI-powered ‘Smart Search’
The new search tool allows users to look for homes using natural language rather than traditional filters or keywords.
Insellerate appoints Christopher Meerschaert as director of customer success
Meerschaert will oversee Insellerate’s customer success operations and assist financial institutions with Aithena, the company’s AI platform.
Click n’ Close pairs 5/1 ARM with down payment assistance for new homes
The program — called the SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance product — offers a first mortgage alongside a repayable second mortgage.
Rocket pushes back debt exchange deadline amid Mr. Cooper deal
Rocket Companies has extended the deadline for investors to exchange debt issued by a Mr. Cooper Group subsidiary for the lender’s own paper — a step tied to its $9.4 billion acquisition of the competitor.
eXp Realty welcomes top-performing Lubbock agent, team
Amy Tapp has led her independent brokerage for over a decade, but now she is bringing her 45-person team to eXp Realty.
Compass acquires Colorado Home Realty, expands in Denver metro
Founded in 2005, Colorado Home Realty closed $617.2 million in sales volume last year, according to the company.
RealTrends Verified mega team Noble Black & Partners returns to Corcoran
Noble Black and his team are returning to Corcoran with a $500 million listing book after a decade with Douglas Elliman
