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CertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experienceCertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experience
Friday, June 19, 2026
CertifID’s acquisition of CloseSimple combines the wire fraud prevention services of CertifID with the automation and communication capabilities offered by CloseSimple.
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Lawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passageLawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passage
Monday, June 22, 2026

On June 16, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a vote of 87-8. Members of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee released updated bill text and a section-by-section analysis for the act.

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Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond  Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond
Friday, June 19, 2026
Fathom Holdings Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition expands Bed Bath & Beyond’s homeownership and transactions strategy by adding Fathom’s capabilities across title, mortgage and other services.
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Lawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passageLawmakers release section-by-section analysis of housing act following Senate passage
Monday, June 22, 2026

On June 16, the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a vote of 87-8. Members of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee released updated bill text and a section-by-section analysis for the act.

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CertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experienceCertifID acquires CloseSimple to provide smooth, secure closing experience
Friday, June 19, 2026
CertifID’s acquisition of CloseSimple combines the wire fraud prevention services of CertifID with the automation and communication capabilities offered by CloseSimple.
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Marketing platform connects title firms’ external sales reps with real estate agentsMarketing platform connects title firms’ external sales reps with real estate agents
Friday, June 19, 2026
Bill Ensley, the founder of Bear Printing, spoke with October Research about his firm’s marketing platform that connects title companies’ sales representatives and their real estate agents. The platform allows for co-branded communications and includes admin tools to help manage marketing on the agents’ behalf, keeping compliance concerns top of mind.
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Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond  Fathom Holdings to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond
Friday, June 19, 2026
Fathom Holdings Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition expands Bed Bath & Beyond’s homeownership and transactions strategy by adding Fathom’s capabilities across title, mortgage and other services.
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Friday Harbor unveils AI pre-underwriting services for condo, manufactured home loans
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday Harbor recently launched technology services to help lenders assess property-specific eligibility requirements before files reach the underwriting stage.
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Zillow: Record number of cities now have starter homes at $1 million
Friday, June 19, 2026
The bar has been raised regarding entry-level homeownership, according to a new Zillow analysis. A record 242 cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more.
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Redfin: Cancellation of homebuying contracts most common in southern cities
Friday, June 19, 2026
Cancellation of home purchase contracts are most prevalent in Atlanta, Fort Worth, Texas and Jacksonville, Fla., according to a report from Redfin.
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Patten Title expands into East Texas market after acquiring title firmPatten Title expands into East Texas market after acquiring title firm
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Patten Title Co. will open Patten Title-Beaumont following the acquisition of a title company earlier this month. The office will provide title insurance, escrow and closing services, and is the company’s first location in East Texas.
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Westcor unveils AI-powered underwriting platformWestcor unveils AI-powered underwriting platform
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Westcor’s new artificial intelligence-powered underwriting platform was designed to help agents resolve routine questions and access trusted information on demand, while more complex matters continue to be supported by Westcor’s underwriters.
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