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Black Knight ready to sell Empower to address antitrust concerns

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A Deal with Constellation Software Inc. hinges on ICE closing the deal to acquire Black Knight, now valued at $11.7 billion. ICE says it’s prepared to fight FTC in court. Continue reading →

Mr. Cooper names second chief financial officer in less than a year

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Mortgage veteran Kurt Johnson, who held executive roles at Indymac Bank and OneWest Bank before joining Mr. Cooper in 2015, succeeds Jaime Gow as CFO, it was announced this week. Continue reading →

Why real estate lawsuits are increasing in 2023: The Real Word

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This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the rise of lawsuits, how great agents build relationships and the rollout of NAR’s new ad campaign.
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Housing inventory shoots up as homes sit longer on the market

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A new report from Realtor.com shows that homes were sitting on the market for an average of 67 days in February, up from just 44 last year at the same time. Continue reading →

Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised

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Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors

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The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name. Continue reading →

Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says

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CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a “more profitable” method of growing the business. Continue reading →