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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.
Cenlar’s Leslie Peeler addresses ‘disruptive AI’ solutions in mortgage servicing
Cenlar COO Leslie Peeler told the AI Summit audience about the opportunities for AI and generative AI to reduce the costs of servicing.
CrossCountry, Blend announce partnership to drive IMB growth
The partnership brings together CrossCountry’s 7,000-plus employees across more than 700 branches and Blend’s technology platform that powered nearly $1.2 trillion in loan applications in 2024.
Assessing the reverse mortgage technology landscape
Reverse mortgage professionals weigh in on the potential of including more technology into industry processes.
NRMLA announces 2025 western, annual meeting details
NRMLA announced the date and location of its 2025 annual meeting, and some preliminary details of its April Irvine event.
Keller Williams adds New Jersey real estate team
Founded by Oscar Nunez, The Nunez Group has been recognized for its focus on strategic investment opportunities, particularly in serving developers and real estate investors.
Compass, eXp retain No. 1 spots on RealTrends Verified
Top top four companies — Compass, Anywhere Advisors, eXp Realty and HomeServices of America — continue to perform, but The Real Brokerage is nipping at their heels, according to the 2025 RealTrend Verified Brokerage Rankings.
First American CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio choked dancing, barefoot man on cruise ship, FBI says
Kenneth DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial Corp., has been charged with assault following an altercation aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, according to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, which was first revealed by The Independent. The incident occurred on March 31 aboard the Resilient Lady, an adults-only cruise ship.
