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Despite having a 100-plus-year history, the title industry is now embracing some of the newest technologies on the market, including artificial intelligence. An overwhelming 88.3% of title and escrow professionals surveyed have already adopted generative AI solutions, according to the State of AI in Title and Escrow published this week…

Earnest money service Earnnest and CoreLogic are launching a strategic partnership, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Earnnest is joining CoreLogic’s Real Estate Alliance Network, making it CoreLogic’s exclusive provider of escrow management services through its suite of MLS products, which includes Matrix, OneHome, MLS-Touch and Trestle. Through the Earnnest…

Building a diverse workforce representative of today’s homebuyers is more than just good business strategy, it’s a moral obligation for the housing industry.  The demographics of first-time homebuyers in this country are shifting, with Latinos playing an increasingly significant role. New household formation is a precursor to purchasing, and in…

The complexities of Non-QM lending demand a strategic approach that combines innovation, efficiency, and resilience. Acra Lending has positioned itself at the forefront of this sector by investing in its workforce, optimizing processes, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and building a robust infrastructure. In this executive conversation, we delve into how Acra…

For over 37 years I have been a consultant to brokerage firms, MLS’s, Association of Realtors, and other entities related to the residential brokerage industry. In addition to general advisory consulting, I was involved in nearly 1,000 sales or acquisitions of entities in this industry. In addition to my role…