The median home-sale price declined year-over-year in 11 of the 50 most populous metro areas. The last time home prices dropped in that many metros at once was September 2023. Read on to learn more.

Upward Title & Closing, in partnership with Anywhere Real Estate, has announced its expansion into northern California. The company said the new locations complement its strong foothold in the southern part of the state. Read on to find out more.

FIRPTA Solutions recently announced the launch of a processing system designed to help property buyers comply with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) of 1980. FIRPTA Solutions’ new software system has been crafted to meet the increasing demand for FIRPTA assistance and minimize the risk of errors, according to company leaders. Read on to find out more.

Security American Title announced the expansion of its title abstracting services to provide nationwide coverage in all 50 states. The veteran-owned company was founded in 1997 and offers a combined 100-plus years of industry experience. Read on to learn more.

Click n’ Close announced that a 30-year industry veteran has joined its correspondent lending sales team as correspondent manager. Read on to find out more.

Dark Matter Technologies recently unveiled a new developer portal that will give developers access to the Empower loan origination system. Read on to learn more.

Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 44.4 percent of home-sale transactions in the first quarter, according to a new report from Redfin. Read on to find out more.

Momentum Title, a Futura Title & Escrow company, recently acquired Hocker Title with offices located in and around the Indianapolis area. Hocker’s team is expected to join the Futura Title family. Read on for more. 

Existing-home sales increased in February, and First American’s latest Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report projected another increase in March, surpassing last year’s figures. Read on to learn more.