Rocket executives say that a whopping $20,000 in savings from unifying home search, buying, selling, mortgage, title and servicing could allay antitrust concerns and keep regulators at bay after the deal closes.
Source: Inman News
Rocket: Redfin acquisition will cut consumer transaction costs by half
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