The week in industry hires and promotions: Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2015
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Dec 5
Is Quicken quitting FHA loans?
Chairman Dan Gilbert says lender may be ‘bowing out’ of government-backed loan program
by Amy Tankersley Dec 3
If you live here, it’s a good time to sell
Owners.com ranks top growth markets for home prices
by Amy Tankersley Dec 3
RealtyTrac: Sellers in some major metros are ‘sitting pretty’ in competitive market
Thanks to tight inventory, some sellers are enjoying home price peaks
by Amy Tankersley Dec 2
Home sales higher annually as California market continues to thrive
Also, CARs October Market Pulse Survey shows increases in offers
by Kimberley Sirk Dec 2
Re/Max Northern Illinois says Chicago market continues upward trend
Prices increase in all seven counties in the Chicago area
by Kimberley Sirk Dec 2
Douglas Elliman Real Estate appoints new western region VP of Operations
The long-time real estate professional is making a splash in LA
by Kimberly Manning Dec 2
What will it take for the housing market to hold steady in 2016?
According to realtor.com’s forecast, we can expect to see ‘moderate, but solid growth’ -- under a few conditions
by Amy Tankersley Dec 1
Home sales closing out 2015 with a whimper
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index show most markets are hitting a plateau due to inventory shortages and affordability concerns
by Amy Tankersley Nov 30
Quicken Loans launches Rocket Mortgage
Online mortgage application aims to give prospective buyers preapproval letters in about eight minutes
by Amy Tankersley Nov 25
Houston's top Realtors according to Real Trends: 1 - 5
Five Realtors in the Top 20 are a diverse mix
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 25
HUD’s proposed Gender Identity Rule seeks greater protections for transgender people
Proposed rule revises and expands equal access rule to give transgender individuals better access to non-discriminatory housing opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Nov 24
Apartment.com’s rental content is on the Move
Agreement will place Apartment.com’s rental content on realtor.com and other Move websites
by Amy Tankersley Nov 23
NAR: Existing-home sales dialed back this fall
NAR reports expected month-over-month decrease in completed sales, but year-over-year comparison still shows sales growth
by Amy Tankersley Nov 23
Colorado's largest MLS gets a facelift
Denver area real estate listings now include rentals and new home construction
by Amy Tankersley Nov 23
San Francisco housing is expensive, and will stay that way says Governor
Spilt-roll tax reform proposal receiving less than enthusiastic support
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 23