HousingWireHousingWire Real estate technology and agent services firm Place is continuing its acquisition spree. On Thursday, the firm announced that it had purchased real estate software firm Remine for $1.5 million in cash at auction. The $1.5 million sales price is less than 3% of what four MLSs paid for…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The Mortgage Bankers Association‘s (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for March 2025 revealed that mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 5.5% compared to a year ago. Compared to last month, applications increased by 14%. By product type, conventional loans composed 49.0% of loan applications, FHA loans composed…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire First American Data & Analytics has launched a new product designed to help lenders identify title issues earlier in the mortgage and home equity loan process, with the goal of cutting delays and reducing closing times. The product, called VeriTitle, provides lenders with early title status insight by analyzing…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Navigating the home buying process often begins with deciding between a new build or an existing home—and while new construction offers exciting possibilities, it also comes with unique challenges. With years of experience guiding clients through the process, we’ve seen firsthand the most common mistakes, misconceptions and pitfalls that…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Marc Trachtenberg — chairman and CEO of Silk Title Company — has spent a career in mortgage and title insurance companies finding ways to break from the status quo, creating innovative, forward-thinking solutions along the way. He doesn’t plan to stop any time soon. He actively searches for new…
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