The Close Staff

Fathom Holdings has formed a strategic partnership with FSBO marketplace ByOwner to turn for-sale-by-owner activity into a structured listing pipeline for its agents.

Opendoor and Roam team up to scale access to assumable mortgages, unlocking lower payments for buyers and new marketing power for listings.

As verified rent payments are incorporated into credit files and read directly by automated underwriting systems, millions more adult renters could qualify for mortgages.

Real’s growth trajectory could highlight a major shift in how brokerage models will compete and scale in the future.

Fintech companies are partnering with nonprofits to change mortgage approval and transform the homeownership experience.