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Kimber White named NAMB board president
White has served in several roles with NAMB over the past 15 years, including board president in 2020 and a member of the executive board.
Final Offer launches in Denver, surrounding region
The platform allows agents to give homesellers more control over marketing — while buyers can access real-time updates.
Atlas VMS, QuantumReverse enter tech integration partnership
Through the AIM-Port integration, reverse mortgage lenders on QuantumReverse will now be able to manage appraisals more efficiently.
Cypress Loan Servicing settles foreclosure case for $2M
Cypress reached a $2 million settlement with the Massachusetts AG over alleged violations of foreclosure prevention and consumer protection laws.
Better mortgage spreads lead to the lowest rates of 2025
Today, we saw another new low in mortgage rates even with the 10-year yield currently flat to higher. Mortgage spreads made the difference.
Better’s losses are shrinking. It could break even by late 2026
During its earnings call on Thursday, Better disclosed a $36 million net loss in Q2 2025, down from a $50.5 million loss to kick off the year.
Top-producing Banner Team joins Compass, expanding DC-area presence
The 13-agent team brings more than 100 years of combined experience and over $2.03 billion in closed sales to Compass.
Real Brokerage adds California firm via private-label program
Since 2018, Showcase has closed more than 2,170 transactions totaling $826 million in sales volume, including $115 million in the past year alone.