Mortgage startup snags $160M funding round
The backers of Better.com, a startup that digitizes the mortgage process, include Citi, Goldman Sachs, Ally Financial and American Express Ventures
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
Texas man sentenced in insider trading scheme over Move tip
Authorities say Hamed Ettu, 44, illegally purchased call options in Move, the operator of realtor.com
by Patrick Kearns Jul 18
Compass names chief financial officer, ending 8-month search
Former Carlyle Group exec Kristen Ankerbrandt will oversee financials, including acquisitions and growth
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Mychal Kendricks #95 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in front of Zay Jones #11 of the Buffalo Bills
NFL linebacker Mychal Kendricks made $279,000 selling Move Inc. stock after the company was acquired by News Corp.
by Patrick Kearns Aug 29
Cadre scores $250M deal with Goldman Sachs' private wealth clients
Marks beginning of ongoing strategic partnership between the two companies
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Rex Real Estate raises $15M, boasts 2% listing fee
Tech-driven L.A.-based startup operates outside the MLS
BRP Companies begins construction on East NY affordable housing
Rehabilitation and new construction to deliver 710 affordable apartments
by Jennifer Riner Sep 23
An ace up the sleeve
Goldman Sachs’ $5 billion and Wells Fargo’s $1.2 billion settlements of mortgage wrongdoing would be grounds for giggling if it were not all so painful. Goldman has -- at last -- this week settled with the Department of Justice for securitizing bad loans from 2005-2007, and Wells for lousy underwriting of FHA loans from 2001-2008.
by Lou Barnes Apr 13
How a 4-woman team is enjoying its old-to-new transition
Here's a tale of an all-female team that recently moved to an indie brokerage
by Gill South Mar 11
Court strikes Zillow whistleblower letter, deals blow to Move
Trulia, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs must produce documents related to Zillow-Trulia merger
Millennials willing to spend when it comes to fitness ... and homebuying
Largest generation in history will open wallets for health and homes
by Rob Chrane Mar 9
Former Goldman Sachs employee found liable for securities fraud
SEC had accused Fabrice Tourre of misleading participants in mortgage-linked deal
by Teke Wiggin Aug 1
Commentary: 'Now is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end ...'
by Lou Barnes Mar 16
Commentary: Financial song and dance borrows from 'The Producers'
by Lou Barnes Apr 23
Commentary: Shine a light on miscreants, even if it burns
by Lou Barnes Mar 5