Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal
Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5M in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99% of Compass and 72% of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of the merger
by Matt Carter Jan 7
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
Top 5 lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI tech to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform
by Matt Carter Jan 7
First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition
The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group's employees and brand identity
by Matt Carter Jan 6
UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition
The all-stock deal to acquire parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to $400B, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO
Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Opendoor appoints new president and CFO
Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Former Realtor.com, Movoto, Homeward execs move to PLACE
PLACE has added Nikki Miller, Jamie Jatzlau and Claire Dunham to its growth, strategy and legal teams. The trio has more than 30 years of combined industry experience
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
Ana Walshe murder trial
William Fastow sold Ana Walshe her DC townhome and says that he had an intimate relationship with her in the months prior to her disappearance
by Christy Murdock Dec 4
SCOOP: Fannie and Freddie are cutting back on the information they publish
For the first time in 15 years, Fannie Mae didn't publish the results of its National Housing Survey in November. The survey has showed homebuyer sentiment remains weak this year
by Matt Carter Dec 2
Bayview merger positions Guild Mortgage for refinancing boom
As a sister company of Lakeview Loan Servicing, Guild would have an edge in contacting borrowers serviced by Lakeview if mortgage rates fall and homeowners rush to refinance
by Matt Carter Dec 1
Zillow removes climate data
The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street's website
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
Keller Williams expands overseas once again
Amid a push across the globe, Keller Williams has awarded a new master franchise in Uzbekistan, a land-locked central Asian country north of Turkmenistan and south of Kazakhstan
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 25
Zillow's listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing
Zillow and Compass endured a 4-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now decide if the portal can enforce the standards while Compass's lawsuit continues
by Marian McPherson Nov 24
Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI
NAR NXT is known for its focus on governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work, but it also reminds us that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
California Association of Realtors new leadership
In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It's not yet clear: Intel
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue
by Daniel Houston Nov 17