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CoStar closes $1.6B purchase of Matterport

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Roughly 10 months after it first announced the planned deal, CoStar Group said Friday that it has completed its acquisition of 3D digital mapping technology firm Matterport. CoStar paid $1.6 billion for the acquisition. ” According to a press release, Matterport has mapped more than 14 million spaces in 177 countries.

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Built Technologies closes $88 million Series C funding round

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Multi-year HousingWire Tech100 winner Built Technologies , a construction finance software and construction payment technology company, closed an $88 million Series C funding round. Last year, Built acquired lienwaivers.io , a provider of lien waiver management and payment solutions for commercial and residential construction.

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EquityProtect partners with title companies to boost fraud awareness

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“Many property owners assume that title insurance fully protects their title, but unfortunately, it may not always safeguard against post-closing fraud,” Jon Dovidio, chief strategy officer at EquityProtect, said in a statement. But these protections are limited by eligibility rules and property type, Dovidio added.

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Keller Williams lands new affiliate in Illinois

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Callan has more than five decades of experience in residential and commercial brokerage services, investment, development and financial leadership. No one else came close to Keller Williams when we assessed the top brands in real estate for culture, training, and technology. He has spent the past 31 years running PRG Group.

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No, homeowner delinquency rates aren’t elevated

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These loans pertain to multifamily mortgages, which are used for commercial properties with five or more units, such as apartment buildings. As always, you have to examine the data closely before concluding anything on the internet. However, the data references Freddie Mac ‘s Serious Delinquency levels on multifamily loans.

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Global title insurance market set for steady growth

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The title insurance industry is on track for steady expansion over the next decade, driven by surging real estate activity, advancing technology and tightening regulatory frameworks. As more people buy homes and businesses invest in commercial properties, demand for title insurance has grown significantly. billion in 2025 to $5.69

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Opinion: Why aren’t more commercial brokerages seeking affiliated arrangements?

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So why aren’t more commercial real estate (CRE) entities – investors , principals, banks, law firms or developers – seeking the same? Market conditions have certainly trended downward for residential or commercial real estate. CRE firms are also suffering through the highest interest rates seen in years. CREs need not go it alone.