Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Self-branded “financial fitness” platform FinLocker announced Wednesday that it will cover 100% of the verification costs for mortgage borrowers who use lenders’ FinLocker-powered apps. The company calls the move an “industry-first initiative.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Fleet Homes Real Estate Team – Keller Williams Real estate teams are comprised of real estate agents and other professionals working together towards one common goal to close deals. Depending on the team’s structure, agents can work closely together or independently. Teams are led by a team leader.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 27, 2020

There is so much changing every day in the real estate technology landscape, and whether it’s through our HousingStack or our Real Estate D emo Days , we want to help real estate professionals stay current. On Monday, August 31, HousingWire will welcome three companies to present at our next Real Estate Technology Demo Day.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Since its founding, Harvest has closed 5,210 transactions for $6.8 Harvest is affiliating with Real under the brokerages private-label program, allowing it to keep its own branding while taking advantage of Reals resources and compensation programs. billion including 1,627 sides for $2.4 billion in 2024 alone.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2020

This week, industry experts discuss how to navigate client and referral partner expectations and minimize closing times when factors like these begin to decelerate the buying process. I get it, the seller needs to move, but doing a quick closing to incentivize the seller to accept your offer is no longer a selling point.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Beyond that, technology continues to evolve, yet those solutions do little to streamline processes and deliver actual returns. Professionals should also leverage technology to give clients the best experience for the biggest decision of their lives. But to execute at scale will require support from cutting-edge technology applications.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Here are twelve mind-blowing ideas and prompts smart agents are using to close more deals with ChatGPT in 2025. It’s not perfect, but close. Here is a simple, step-by-step workflow and prompt to create engaging, on-brand drip campaigns for your leads using ChatGPT. Sound familiar? Let’s start with the basics.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Culture is the blueprint, not the byproduct When people talk about brand, they often think of logos or marketing materials. But at its core, your brand is your culture. From our brand campaigns to our unforgettable events, we always ask: How can we do this differently? Culture doesnt happen by accidentits built with intention.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

Rechat a real estate software company focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for brokerages and agents has named marketing and property technology veteran Audie Chamberlain as head of strategic growth and communications. Nothing else comes close.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Culture is the blueprint, not the byproduct When people talk about brand, they often think of logos or marketing materials. But at its core, your brand is your culture. From our brand campaigns to our unforgettable events, we always ask: How can we do this differently? Culture doesnt happen by accident its built with intention.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These partnerships can take various forms including partnerships with mortgage brokers , title companies , property management firms, insurance providers, contractors, lenders , or technology vendors. Technology and automation Technology is vital for streamlining processes, managing leads, and communicating with clients.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, integrates the largest servicer in the country into Rockets flywheel. There’s the origination process, which is all of the financing, title closing, and then servicing, where they essentially develop a lifetime relationship. Mr. Cooper is an amazing company.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

MLSs are using AI technology to catch agents who attempt to circumvent the commission lawsuit settlement terms. From an outsider’s perspective, how compliance tools integrate within different MLS-related technology can look somewhat incestuous. But now it’s a dirty word.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The series closes with the third episode , which examines potential culture changes within organizations during an acquisition or merger. There will be new technology , benefits and more standardization of policies and processes. I would also say that employees must embrace a different brand.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

No one else came close to Keller Williams when we assessed the top brands in real estate for culture, training, and technology. Keller Williams is the best place for our agents to continue to grow their business, and it is supported by the best-rated training , systems, and models, Callan said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2022

Texas lender Mid America Mortgage rebranded as Click n’ Close to expand into the mortgage technology industry following the sale of the majority of its retail lending operations. Click n’ Close will retain retail operations related to its reverse mortgage and lending business for Native Americans, the company said Monday.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

SoftPro , the nation’s top provider of title , closing, and escrow software, announced on Thursday that it has launched ClosingsLIVE, a cutting-edge communication portal for real estate settlements. SoftPro is a leading provider of title, closing, and escrow software in the United States.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Five years after introducing the Rocket Mortgage brand for digital lending, Rocket Companies will finally retire the legacy Quicken name on July 31. With this official name change, we will have a consistent brand that is synonymous with innovation and excellence.” He bought it back from Intuit for $23.3

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Throughout his 20-year career he has closed more than 40,000 units and $9 billion in funded loans. There are multiple offers in a lot of the markets, with competitive bidding wars and people willing to close quick and waive contingency. SW: You’ve talked here and in earlier interviews about the role of technology in your success.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. In July, DocuSign acquired Austin-based startup Liveoak Technologies for $38 million in an all-stock transaction.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Things like AI, well-integrated technology, consumer expectations and the rise of a number of innovative new business models have turned the industry on its head, and for the better in many cases. Did I mention technology has also changed? They need technology that helps them do their unique jobs in optimal fashion.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Together, we’ll be able to leverage Keller Williams’ global brand name, technology , comprehensive training programs, and extensive networks to elevate each of our successes to an even higher level.” In 2023, the group closed 141 transactions for a total of $39.5 The Austin-based team brought 31 agents to KW.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

billion in consumer loans from Goldman Sachs while also closing a deal to purchase Sculptor Capital Management and its $33 billion in assets under management. The lender indicated it is in a good position to recapture much of its existing servicing business through investments in its brand and an end-to-end digital experience.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Some integrations and custom branding may require upgrading to the Enterprise plan. This allows you to focus on what matters most closing deals. Keep agents, clients, and teams connected throughout the closing process with a chat-based platform. Small teams and solo brokers, this one’s for you!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Spurred by the impact of the coronavirus, the partnership closed more than 1,600 RON transactions in the first half of 2020, a more than 200% increase over the 500 RON transactions that they closed in all of 2019, the companies told HousingWire. “We It’s a welcome improvement.”. We have continued to grab market share.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Jason Bressler , UWMs chief technology officer, said LEO was built to quickly scan, extrapolate and analyze loan estimate data, offering true education on how other lenders sell mortgages. MIA reminds clients about upcoming payments 20 days after their loan closes. The company also recently unveiled six new AI-powered technologies.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On Wednesdy Citi launched mortgage.com, a new platform that creates a brand-endorsed, consumer-focused channel to leverage Citi’s brand authority and encourage mortgage or refinance applications for the bank. Market share and brand authority Why launch this site now?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2025

Back then, we proudly branded ourselves as one of the first online finance companies with the tagline, “Buy a house with your mouse.” The industry has evolved dramatically, embracing technology, automation, and stricter regulatory frameworks. I chose the latterthe harder but ethical pathand refused to sell the loans.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

In addition, Two Harbors Investment acquired RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing and Rithm Capital closed a deal for Computershare Mortgage Services, bringing in Specialized Loan Servicing. Weve had a lot more inquiries; I dont think the paint is even close to dry yet, said Mullen of Onity Group.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Blockchain is technology that was created initially as the record-keeping technology behind the bitcoin network, but over time, its use has expanded.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

Real has never been in a stronger position to empower agents through its innovative business model, proprietary technology and collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, Srivatsaa said in a statement. The brokerage closed nearly 49,000 sides that year, up from 34,000 in 2022. Its volume soared from $14.4 billion to $21.2

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

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 As part of the effort to better support IMBs, Blend has launched a dedicated business unit that is focused on delivering tailored technology and support. ”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

million in cash paid on the closing date, $1.5 Be My Neighbor will continue to operate under its brand led by co-founders Christopher Griffith, Isabel Williams and Nathan Knottingham. Publicly traded real estate software firm reAlpha Tech Corp. reAlpha agreed to pay Be My Neighbor an aggregate purchase price of up to $6 million.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. Ocala, Florida -based Foxfire Realty is the latest firm to join a national brand, announcing its move to RE/MAX on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2025

Less than two months into the role, hes clear on his focus: organizational stability, deeper investments in agent education and technology, and measured expansion. Czarnacki is prioritizing investments in KW University, the company’s educational platform, and MAPS Coaching , as well as improvements to the Command technology platform.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

ICE Mortgage Technology is continuing to accelerate the adoption of its more modern technologies by sunsetting older tech stacks. ICE Mortgage Technology ® is combining its best-in-class Encompass CRM content with the robust, modern functionality of Surefire , all at your current Encompass CRM price. Why Surefire?

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