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Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage CEO unveils organic growth strategy
Rather than pursuing mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its origination and servicing platforms, the company has focused on organic growth by acquiring mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and building an asset management arm
How much are sellers cutting home prices?
42% of listings have price cuts with a median markdown of 4%, highlighting seller adjustments in a balancing market.
Lenders urged to build AI compliance foundations sooner rather than later
Colorado’s AI Act will regulate the development and use of AI systems in the state, with a focus on those classified as “high risk.”
Better CFO Kevin Ryan adds Houlihan Lokey role amid executive shake-up
Several senior executives in Better’s control and finance teams have taken other jobs or left the company as it navigates financial pressures.
CFPB cleared to fire 90% of staff by appeals court decision
The CFPB can go ahead with plans — announced in April — to fire 90% of its staff, a federal appeals court panel ruled on Friday.
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler steps down, company appoints CTO to interim role
Carrie Wheeler, Opendoor’s current CEO and chair of the board, is stepping down from her roles with the company, effective immediately
The great paradox of property management: Why efficiency isn’t enough
There’s a silent struggle unfolding across the real estate industry. Property managers are pushing harder than ever for operational efficiency, yet a nagging question remains: why isn’t this translating into true performance? What’s going on, and why are so many falling short?
Mosaik expands reach with three real estate partnerships
Moves include becoming a LeadingRE preferred vendor and securing a first formal partnership with a Realtor association.
