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The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate

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The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others. Continue reading →

Propy launches new blockchain-based title and escrow product

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The new service is meant to make closing on a real estate deal faster, easier and more secure. Continue reading →

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

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In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading →

Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month

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The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass’ aggressive acquisition strategy. Continue reading →

Compass dives further into title insurance with latest acquisition

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The deal to acquire LegacyTexas Title Co. follows acquisitions of two other title companies and will ultimately make Compass’s title services available in six states and Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp

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

Why agents and title agencies don’t always see eye to eye

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While the title agency tends to bear its fair share of a transaction’s detail-oriented work, it’s when communication and cooperation collapse that closings tend to be delayed. Here’s why both companies need to work together and communicate clearly. Continue reading →

Spruce raises $60M in new Series C funding round

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The company provides title insurance and escrow services, among other things. Since its founding in 2016, Spruce has raised $110 million Continue reading →