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Centerbridge Partners to acquire MeridianLink for $2B
Under the terms of the agreement, MeridianLink shareholders will receive $20.00 per share in cash for each share of common stock they own
Business practices changed, but real estate agents remained active in 2025
While some were predicting a 50% decline in agent count, NAR membership is down just 100,000 members from January 2024.
Driven by cash-out refis, mortgage originations reach highest level since 2022
The pace of home equity growth slowed to its lowest point in two years, largely due to falling home prices in the Sun Belt and West regions.
Fairway announces ‘hybrid e-closings’ for reverse mortgages
The company previously said this option will make HECM processes more convenient for borrowers as it seeks to expand the business.
Bipartisan duo begin public listening process for reauthorizing HOME, CDBG programs
Reps. Mike Flood and Emmanuel Cleaver are seeking public and stakeholder input on the possible reauthorization of two key HUD programs.
Indie brokerage and United Real Estate Richmond form RVA Blue Realty
United Richmond announced its merger with River City Blues Realty on Wednesday. Smitty Smith will be the firm’s lead broker.
Is the DOJ really the CCP boogeyman for Realtors?
CCP had been the subject of a DOJ CID, but now the Division appears to be ambivalent toward NAR’s currently controversial policy.
