Realtor.com parent Move acquires Zenlist
Realtor.com parent Move Inc. has acquired Zenlist, a real estate tech startup known for its agent-client collaboration tools. The deal boosts Realtor.com’s mobile-first capabilities — aiming to modernize the home search experience and empower more than 35,000 agents with smarter, more connected tools for today’s shifting real estate landscape.
Zillow unveils tools to simplify buying, renting, touring
Zillow has launched five new features to enhance homebuying and renting. These include drone-powered 3D tours, insights on the competitiveness of a purchase offer, transparent rental cost breakdowns, coordinated tour scheduling and updated affordability estimates.
CertifID lands $47.5M Series C funding to expand security capabilities
CertifID has raised $47.5 million in Series C funding to combat wire fraud and enhance digital transaction security. The company will expand its identity verification and payment protection tools, helping real estate and mortgage professionals stay ahead of rising fraud threats in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.
Blend, Doma expand partnership with title solution integration
Blend and Doma have expanded their partnership to bring Doma’s AI-powered instant title decisioning to Blend’s digital lending platform. The integration streamlines mortgage closings, cuts costs for borrowers by up to 70%, and reduces loan cycle times — marking a shift toward faster software-driven title solutions for lenders and homebuyers alike.
Fidelity National, FHFA announce collaboration on ‘innovative title solutions’
Fidelity National Financial and the Federal Housing Finance Agency are teaming up to explore innovative title insurance solutions, signaling a potential shift in industry collaboration. While not a part of Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot, FNF emphasized its commitment to protecting homeownership and streamlining transactions as stakeholders closely watch…