Technology

Through REITbid, a new online auction platform, non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) shareholders and investors can buy and sell shares in a secure and convenient way.

A widely relied upon source of technology and closing cost data in the mortgage industry for 24 years, Albany, New York-based Ernst Publishing Company announced Monday it received a new patent for its latest system.

San Diego-based BankersLab, the first company to deliver gamified training products for the retail banking industry, announced the launch of a new Android quiz app designed to reinforce technical scoring concepts and terminology.

In Michigan, zipLogix, the creator of zipForm--the real estate industry's leading contract software--announced the release of a new web conferencing service powered by AnyMeeting, a leader in small business web conferencing.

On January 28, Fannie Mae will implement appraisal messages through the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP). As the date nears, Veros Real Estate Solutions announced its PATHWAY solution is prepared to deliver the GSE’s proprietary appraisal messages.

A U.S. district judge in Missouri has dismissed a recording fee suit filed by officials in Jackson County against Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), on the grounds that the county ""cannot enforce a nonexistent obligation."" Missouri is the fifth state in which judges have granted MERS' motions to dismiss similar recording fee lawsuits.

Linear Title and Closing announced plans to introduce a web portal just for consumers who have closed on a loan with the company.

Equifax and DocuSign joined forces in an effort to help the IRS accelerate the processing of 4506-T forms. The companies will are working to make it easier, faster, and more secure for individuals and businesses to electronically sign and submit 4506-T forms.

As Zillow continues to grow its rental offerings, the company announced it's providing a free service to help rental professionals grow their business. The company added Property Management Websites to Zillow Rentals.

Zillow, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of HotPads for approximately $16 million in cash. In late November, Zillow revealed plans to purchase the map-based rental and real estate search site.