October 2025

Broker Public Portal becomes Cribio, chooses the consumer’s side

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) is launching a new chapter in its effort to provide an industry-owned alternative to major home search websites — rebranding its national homebuying platform under the name Cribio. Leaders behind the project say the move reflects both a commitment to consumers and a reassertion of trust between brokers, agents and […]

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Record senior home equity is fueling demand for new solutions for older American homeowners

Older American homeowners hold substantial home equity, built over decades of steady ownership. With refinances scarce and mortgage rates still elevated, that stockpile has become the most durable growth story in housing finance—and one of the most practical ways to help older households manage expenses, preserve independence and stay in their homes. The question is

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FinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule

Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy from Dec. 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026. The rule requires title firms to

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