U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
screengrab of Bill Pulte on mortgage fraud
'Wall Street Journal' editorial calls Pulte's criminal referral of Federal Reserve governor 'an ominous turn in political lawfare' and warns that 'weaponizing' Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator 'won’t build confidence in America’s institutions or markets'
by Matt Carter Aug 22
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business
Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a 'strategic alliance' with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products 'from multiple national and regional lenders'
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff
Like New York AG Letitia James, senator denies lying on mortgage applications and decries 'baseless attempt at political retribution' that won’t stop him from holding Trump accountable
by Matt Carter Jul 15
SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area
This marks the luxury firm's 2nd new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy, Antonio Nguyen
Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers' crypto assets
Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required, 'including adjustments for market volatility'
by Matt Carter Jun 25
Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes
The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Motto Mortgage office (contributed photo).
Since peaking at 246 offices in the fourth quarter of 2023, RE/MAX's mortgage brokerage franchising business has experienced declines for 5 consecutive quarters
by Matt Carter May 29
Compass recruits Aspen, Colorado, agents away from Douglas Elliman
The 6 agents include Marian Lansburgh, Jennifer Engel, Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Julia Herman and Lauren Garrity — all of whom have worked together for decades
by Jim Dalrymple II May 28
Compass hauls aboard Annapolis-based luxury team Anchored Home
Led by industry veteran Jennifer Chino, the 4-agent team — Chino, Whitney Jerdal, Angela Hays and Ashley Earle — has closed over $400M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel May 21
Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks
Opinion
Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it's worth examining who the practice benefits
by Spencer Krull May 12
Maryland broker is latest to target NAR’s ‘3-way agreement’
Jerome E. Milko filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, saying the requirement to join local, state and national Realtor organizations is an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
How to get more real estate listings with a 10-step process
A real estate agent's ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 28