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The Gathering: Sue Yannaccone says scale can be a ‘super power’ as brokerages consolidate
Compass International Holdings COO Sue Yannaccone says consolidation is inevitable, but scale can fuel integration and efficiency.
CrossCountry raises bid for Two Harbors after rival offer from UWM
Two Harbors announced Tuesday that it amended its merger agreement to increase the all-cash price CrossCountry will pay to $11.30 per share.
KW’s Sandra Howard: Why tough markets expose weak branding and how to prevent strategic drift
Keller Williams’ Sandra Howard explains how clear brand identity helps real estate companies avoid strategic drift.
Sagent appoints Chris Marshall as new CEO
Sagent has appointed Chris Marshall as CEO to lead the implementation of its Dara platform. Marshall will succeed Geno Paluso.
First Federal Bank acquires Fidelity Bank’s mortgage division
First Federal Bank has struck a deal to acquire the assets of Fidelity Bank’s mortgage division, NOLA Lending Group, expanding its retail footprint into Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi.
NRMLA backs New Jersey bill clarifying reverse mortgage rules
NRMLA said the current statute does not align with how reverse mortgages are structured or used by older homeowners.
Zillow expects calmer 2026 housing market, improved affordability
Home values declined in half of the largest markets analyzed by Zillow in 2025, as of October. That number is projected to drop to 12 in 2026.
Atlas VMS integrating AI review tool into AIM-Port platform
The move aims to reduce manual review work for lenders and appraisal management companies while improving consistency and appraisal quality.
Baird & Warner launches AI assistant to support Chicago agents
Developed exclusively for Baird & Warner, the assistant resolves about 90 percent of agent inquiries within minutes, according to the company.
