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Maine Listings unveils new logo in rebrand effort
Maine Listings is unveiling a new brand identity, after a rebrand effort facilitated by marketing firm WAV Group.
Beeline expects to achieve cash flow positive status by Q1 2026
The company has eliminated more than $7 million in debt, excluding warehouse credit lines tied to mortgage originations.
CoStar claims Zillow is on a ‘crusade against consumers’
CoStar says Zillow is trying to pass the blame onto on consumers for its copyright infringement — its latest allegedly consumer harming move.
Fannie Mae issues new servicing rules for temporary buydowns
Fannie has asked servicers to implement the new rules immediately, with mandatory compliance starting Nov. 1
loanDepot announces Jeff Walsh’s retirement
After 12 years at the company, Walsh’s resignation, confirmed as his retirement, will be effective as of Sept. 5.
MBA nominates ICE Mortgage Technology’s John Hedlund as 2026 vice chairman
Under the MBA’s bylaws, Hedlund is expected to serve as chairman-elect in 2027 before becoming chairman in 2028.
Closinglock adds two-way text messaging for title insurance
The feature allows real-time communication with buyers, sellers, lenders and agents, and links each conversation to the relevant transaction.
CATIC approves AI-powered title search platform for North Carolina
The move provides hold harmless protection against errors or claims for attorneys — a first for AI-powered title searching in the state.
Top-producing southern California agent joins eXp Realty
She has worked in real estate for 20-plus years — surpassing $70 million in 2024 sales and closing up to 88 transactions in a single year.
