April 2026

Real to acquire REMAX in $880M deal, forming Real REMAX Group

The Real Brokerage Inc. has agreed to acquire REMAX Holdings Inc. in a transaction valuing the franchisor at about $880 million, a deal that would combine one of the fastest-growing U.S. brokerages with one of the industry’s largest global franchise networks. The all-stock and cash transaction, announced Monday, will create a new holding company called […]

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Jesse Allen on executing Rate’s reverse mortgage strategic blueprint

When Jesse Allen arrived at Rate in late 2024 to lead its reverse mortgage division, he was immediately tasked with continuing the growth trajectory for the Chicago-based mortgage lending giant. Rate has long been a leading forward mortgage lender, ranking No. 9 nationally in 2025 with $45.6 billion in volume, according to Inside Mortgage Finance.

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Building with Fire-Retardant-Treated OSB being built.

How Fire-retardant OSB is Reshaping Building Materials Innovation

Oriented strand board (OSB) has been a trusted staple in construction for decades. Builders have relied on its consistency, familiarity and structural performance in an industry where predictability often outweighs experimentation. But as fire risk intensifies, building codes evolve and insurance pressures mount, even the most established materials are being reevaluated. What emerges is not

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