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Figure is increasing the size of its IPO
The company announced it has upsized its IPO from 26,315,789 shares of Class A common stock to 31,500,000 shares of Class A common stock.
FirstTeam continues national expansion, enters Washington state
The California-based firm welcomes Dori Glass, a former sales manager at Compass to lead its Seattle area operation.
Bill aims to expand affordable housing on unused religious, college land
Federal resources would help religious institutions and higher education campuses develop rental housing on property they already own.
Fairway makes a deal to acquire Hallmark Home Mortgage
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., a top 20 U.S. mortgage lender, announced a deal on Wednesday to acquire Hallmark Home Mortgage in an asset sale. Financial terms were not disclosed.
UWM revives 1% down payment program with higher assistance cap
The program lets eligible borrowers put down 1% on a home purchase, with UWM covering the rest of the 3% down payment on a conventional loan.
Trigger leads bill advances in the House; industry anticipates new rule soon
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) is designed to curb the controversial practice of abusive trigger leads.
Think the 2025 market is a claw machine? Here’s how to win anyway
Today’s real estate market may feel like a claw machine, but with smart strategy and tools, agents can still come out on top.
Are real estate brokerages going the way of the dodo?
Brokerage leaders weigh in on the biggest threats to real estate brokerages and how the industry can adapt to the evolving marketplace.
Compass talks M&A strategy at The Gathering
As Compass looks to execute its 30% market share in 30 markets goal, M&A and organic growth are both factors in that achievement
