Real Brokerage and REMAX set Aug 14 merger votes
Shareholders at both The Real Brokerage and REMAX will convene virtually on August 14 to vote on the proposed merger between the two firms, creating the Real REMAX Group. According…
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AD Mortgage closes $432.4M non-QM RMBS deal
AD Mortgage announced Monday that it completed its fifth non-QM residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) transaction of 2026, issuing a $432.4 million securitization backed by more than 1,000 residential mortgages. The…
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AI likely to strengthen large mortgage lenders without disrupting industry, KBW says
Artificial intelligence is unlikely to upend the mortgage industry, but it could make the biggest lenders even stronger by lowering costs, speeding up loan production and accelerating industry consolidation, according…
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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide
Have you ever been prospecting and wished you could read minds to know exactly who’s ready to sell? While telepathy isn’t an option, predictive analytics will get you pretty close….
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MetroTex MLS to match NTREIS broker rewards for high-quality listing data
MetroTex MLS will match monetary rewards paid to its broker participants under the new North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) Rewards-2025 Program, doubling financial incentives for brokers who…
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All of real estate is becoming hospitality. Most owners haven’t noticed.
The Real Deal just reported that Miami-Dade office rents have entered a new era. Top deals regularly clear $150 a square foot, jewel-box buildings push past $200 per square foot…
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Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive
Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and inventory was only down…
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Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
After months of deliberation, delays and drama, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has finally crossed the finish line. The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership…
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Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content
Rechat has launched Testimonials, a new feature that enables real estate agents to collect, manage and use client reviews directly within the Rechat platform. The feature is integrated alongside contacts,…
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American Real Estate Association warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) is joining the Missouri Association of Realtors and a coalition of organizations opposing Amendments 4 and 5 on Missouri’s Aug. 4 statewide ballot. Amendment…
