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Could REMAX headquarters relocate to Florida after Real acquisition?
Potential relocation has introduced uncertainty for Colorado brokers and staff, particularly given REMAX’s longstanding presence Denver.
Ron Leonhardt says CCM is ‘pot committed’ as Two Harbors deal advances
The comments came one day after Two Harbors announced it had amended its merger agreement to increase the all-cash price CrossCountry will pay to $11.30 per share, up from $10.80 per share under the original March 27 agreement.
Atlantic Avenue remains top dog in HECM broker report
Atlantic Avenue led February HECM TPO broker rankings with 901 endorsements in the prior 12 months, including 64 in February, per HECMWorld.
November sees sharp rise in U.S. mortgage delinquencies
U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.
How The Loan Store doubled volume in a crowded wholesale market
In the first nine months of 2025, the company doubled its origination volume to $8.2 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest U.S. wholesale lender.
reAlpha to buy InstaMortgage for $8.5M to expand direct lending
Real estate technology company reAlpha Tech Corp. has closed a deal to acquire lender InstaMortgage Inc. for $8.5 million in a cash-and-stock transaction.
Realtor.com predicts gradual housing market recovery in 2026
Recovery is expected to remain slow, with existing-home sales well below normal levels amid broader political and economic uncertainty.
Real estate veteran Steve Simonetti opens REMAX NEXUS
After 35 years as a REMAX agent, Simonetti is stepping into a new role as a REMAX broker-owner, setting up shop in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Greystar to pay $24M, end hidden fee practices under FTC, Colorado settlement
Greystar is settling allegations that it misled renters by advertising low monthly prices while adding undisclosed mandatory fees.
