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Top Massachusetts mega team leaves Compass for eXp
The Boston-based Denman Group is joining eXp Realty after recording over $213 million in sales volume in 2024.
Closinglock introduces FinCEN AML compliance tool for title companies
The new anti-money laundering rule requires title and settlement companies to collect information on certain non-financed residential closings.
California MBA names Paul Gigliotti new CEO as Susan Milazzo retires
Paul Gigliotti has been appointed CEO of the California MBA as longtime leader Susan Milazzo announces retirement.
Driven by cash-out refis, mortgage originations reach highest level since 2022
The pace of home equity growth slowed to its lowest point in two years, largely due to falling home prices in the Sun Belt and West regions.
Trump seems to confirm 2025 timing for Fannie, Freddie IPO
On Saturday, President Trump seemed to acknowledge that he plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of this year.
Appeals court throws curve ball in potential class-action suit against Unison
A Ninth Circuit panel reversed a lower court’s dismissal order in a proposed class-action suit against Unison Agreement Corp.
Real Brokerage posts record revenue, positive net income in Q2
Real closed 49,282 real estate transactions in the quarter, a 62% increase from the 30,367 closed in the year-ago period.
NAR appoints Andowah Newton as associate general counsel
The trade group is rebuilding its legal bench, first with the appointment of Jon Waclawski in March, after Katie Johnson left last year.
The NYC effect: Lessons from the nation’s most demanding market
New York agents set the tone for customer service in real estate. Here’s how you can set yourself apart no matter where you live.
