CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp

The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets “customary closing conditions.” Continue reading

CoStar to acquire listing site Homes.com

The $156 million purchase should help the company continue its push into the world of residential real estate. Continue reading

Top Coldwell Banker franchisees merge in North Carolina

Coldwell Banker Advantage – the nation’s second-most productive Coldwell Banker franchisee in 2018 according to the Real Trends 500 – is merging with Coldwell Banker Triad, giving the combined brokerage a presence of more than 550 agents in 18 offices…. Continue reading

Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition

Fidelity’s attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal. Continue reading

Realogy has hit pause on big acquisitions. That could change

Since scooping up Climb Real Estate in 2016, the company has moved away from brokerage acquisitions. But Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider revealed how that all might change. Continue reading

The Compass critic that flipped: Inside Alain Pinel’s major reversal

APR president Mike Hulme vowed to agents in a company-wide memo in August of 2018 never to “impede your business by forcing you to change brokerages,” a clear swipe at Compass. Continue reading

Read APR President’s letter to agents after Compass acquisition

In a letter obtained by Inman, Mike Hulme, APR’s president, wrote about the Compass acquisition and what it means for Alain Pinel’s 1,400 agents. Continue reading

Mortgage software company Ellie Mae to be acquired for $3.7B

Ellie Mae, founded in 1997, processes 35 percent of all mortgage applications in the U.S., according to Banking Tech. Continue reading