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MV Realty files for bankruptcy

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Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents. The story was first reported by CBS News.

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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

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My mom and stepdad went into pre-foreclosure,” said Sandoval, a real estate agent and investor who specializes in working in low-income, often Latino neighborhoods in Southern California. “I Helping the homeowner file for bankruptcy is another tool in the pre-foreclosure peacemaker’s tool kit, but Sandoval uses that tool with caution. “I

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Place buys Remine for $1.5 million in cash at auction

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Real estate technology and agent services firm Place is continuing its acquisition spree. Remine has more than 40 MLS customers totaling 600,000-plus agents and brokers nationwide. The joint venture initiated a voluntary bankruptcy in March 2025, allowing it to put Remines assets up for sale. million in cash at auction.

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Sagent’s mortgage platform, Dara, moves closer to full deployment

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Dara Default offers decisioning, automated workflows, collections, loss mitigation, claims, foreclosure and bankruptcy and an attorney network. which will include the addition of compliance as a separate product and additional AI-related capabilities such as agent assistance. And Dara Core is nearing beta completion.

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How two sisters closed $40 million in 2024 “vibe flipping” LA homes

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Every good buyers agent knows the look buyers get when they walk into a newly-renovated kitchen they dont just like, but love: “ Our partnerships with designers work so well because we can give our real estate advice based on our market knowledge and the feedback weve gotten from buyers over the years, and they can make it beautiful.

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Redfin makes its big rental play with RentPath acquisition

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Seattle-based Redfin has agreed to pay $608 million in cash to acquire RentPath , though the deal still requires sign-off by the Federal Trade Commission and a bankruptcy court. Despite RentPath’s baggage, namely a $650 million bankruptcy restructuring , Redfin sees big traffic and lead-generation potential with the pending acquisition.

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Guaranteed Rate to acquire Stearns Lending

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Stearns has exclusive partnerships with real estate agent, builder and corporate relocation joint ventures, as well as a book of business with SoFi and Home Mortgage Alliance. Blackstone took full control of Stearns in fall 2019 after it exited bankruptcy due to significant debt problems.

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