NAR hits back following 'external commentary' critical of the group
NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the US Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16
Guild Mortgage set to acquire, rebrand Academy Mortgage
Upward of 1,000 Academy Mortgage employees will make the transition to Guild, including more than 600 originators, Guild said in announcing the 6th acquisition in 3 years
by Matt Carter Feb 13
Top Bay Area team boomerangs back to Compass from Side
Mollie Poe and Declan Hickey were founding members of Compass San Francisco before leaving in 2020. Now, they're bringing 4 additional team members back to Compass with them
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Anywhere expands board with investment firm leader Joseph Lenz
Joseph Lenz is a managing director and co-head of research at TPG Angelo Gordon. He becomes the 13th member of Anywhere's board this week after the franchising giant added a seat
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
CoStar to spend a billion dollars on marketing in fight for portal crown
CoStar plans to advertise during this Sunday's Super Bowl, running 4 commercials, and at major cultural events in what it describes as 'the biggest marketing campaign in real estate history'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
Wendy Forsythe makes leap from brokerage world to coaching firm
The experienced real estate executive has led initiatives at Compass and Fathom Holdings. Now she'll be president of Chirag Shah Coaching
by Daniel Houston Feb 7
Wholesaler Crescent Mortgage closing up shop at end of March
Sixty-five employees are slated to lose jobs when the Atlanta-based lender, licensed in 48 states, ceases operations on March 29, the company confirmed in a WARN Act filing with Georgia officials
by Matt Carter Feb 2
New American Funding acquires Draper and Kramer Mortgage
'Strategic move' expands New American's footprint in the Midwest and East Coast regions, with DKMC brand to be retired but a majority of loan originators and support staff being retained
by Matt Carter Feb 1
Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M
Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR
Long-serving HAR CEO Bob Hale announces his retirement
Hale has been with HAR since the 1970s, racking up a long list of accomplishments and awards along the way. René Galvan will succeed him as president and CEO
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
Shares in Mr. Cooper at all-time high as servicing portfolio hits $1T
Moody's Investors Service upgrades credit rating of 'powerhouse in mortgage servicing' as it restructures some of the debt it's used to fund growth by issuing $1B in unsecured notes at 7.125%
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Inman debuts inaugural class of New York Power Brokers
With this new honor, Inman celebrates the individuals who are making it happen in the Big Apple, one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets
by Inman Jan 22
New suit accuses eXp Realty, ex-team leader of sexual harassment
The suit claims that Chris Nevada, who was with eXp but has since left, offered to pay an employee for sex, made inappropriate comments and, ultimately, fired the woman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players
With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 18
Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO
Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11