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Covius’s Joe Chappell on Title365 acquisition, home equity footprint
Covius is set to expand its home equity market presence with the acquisition of Title365, pending regulatory approval.
How a rebel Realtor became Chicago’s No. 2 power player in luxury real estate
Carrie McCormick stumbled into real estate after realizing a corporate career wasn’t for her and now she’s a top agent
PennyMac eyes high-coupon MSRs, broker channel growth
In a move to grow in a “capital-light” way, Pennymac completed the sale of $12 billion in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) to Annaly Capital Management in Q3 2025.
The path to automation
I’ve always had an analytical streak, some might call it a blessing, others a curse that constantly scans for opportunities to improve how we work. Whether it’s a project, product, or process, I’m wired to evaluate the good, the bad, and the ugly in search of ways to make things better. We all have blind spots, and my goal is to minimize them through continuous reflection, open dialogue, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Mortgage compliance challenges affect 60% of lenders
Carleton survey reveals 60% of organizations struggle with mortgage compliance challenges while two-thirds face monthly loan payment discrepancies.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
Douglas Elliman launches private listing platform for sellers
The invitation-only system lets sellers test pricing and limit visibility to qualified buyers before moving a property to the broader market
Does the Compass-Anywhere merger ‘close the book’ on competition?
Explore the implications of the Compass and Anywhere merger on the real estate industry, focusing on agent retention, culture, and opportunities for independents.
Flinchbaugh & Associates team joins Keller Williams in Pennsylvania
In 2024, the team closed 357 units with sales volume of $112.3 million. So far in 2025, it has sold 223 units totaling $77 million in volume.
