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Collin County homes command 39% premium over Texas despite majority of sellers cutting prices
Collin County homes list 39% above Texas median as 56% cut prices. Homes sell in 84 days, showing steady demand despite reductions.
Tommie Wehrle named president of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Wehrle has worked in real estate for nearly 35 years, holding roles as an agent, broker/owner, instructor and coach.
Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
Longbridge has record quarter for proprietary volume, posts $8.6M profit
Longbridge posted net income of $8.6 million from July through September — down from the $10.7 million profit it achieved in the second quarter but a continuation of a positive trend after its $1 million loss in the first quarter of 2025.
Opendoor, Roam team up to expand assumable mortgage access
Opendoor and Roam are teaming up to help consumers identify assumable mortgage opportunities as they look for new homes.
Zillow faces lawsuit alleging illegal kickbacks in mortgage business
Zillow sued for allegedly using illegal kickbacks to steer buyers to Zillow Home Loans in violation of RESPA and consumer protection laws.
Real, former CFO settle wrongful termination lawsuit
Michelle Ressler and The Real Brokerage have reached a settlement agreement in her wrongful termination lawsuit filed this summer.
David Townsend inducted as president of ALTA
With more than 20 years of experience in the title insurance industry, Townsend brings a record of leadership and service to the role.
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $105K in grants, honors late board chair
ALTA honored the late Mary O’Donnell, who worked as foundation board chair and president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown
Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is casting a psychological shadow on housing.
Atlas VMS acquires appraisal order management platform
Atlas called the move a “significant step” in developing technology-driven solutions to better serve U.S. mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs).
Dark Matter establishes integration with UCDP
The new UAD 3.6 format becomes mandatory for all UCDP appraisal submissions starting November 2, 2026, putting Dark Matter ahead of the curve
Trump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
While the Trump administration has rolled back many regulations around appraisal bias, some remain in place.
