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Rogers Healy Companies to adopt remote-first model
The Rogers Healy Companies will shift to a remote-first model. The change reflects broader shifts in the real estate industry and will allow agents more flexibility.
Houlihan Lokey hires John Guzzo amid mortgage services push
Investment bank Houlihan Lokey has bolstered its mortgage services practice by hiring industry veteran John Guzzo, amid expectations of increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity over the next several years.
From order-taker to ally: Reinventing customer success in mortgage tech
Our industry stands at a critical crossroads in the rapidly evolving mortgage technology landscape. For decades, customer service teams have been relegated to roles as reactive problem solvers and order-takers who simply put out fires as they arise. Still, the future of mortgage technology demands a radical reimagining of what customer success truly means.
Trigger lead ban bill advances to Trump’s desk
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) passed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent and without amendments late Saturday.
Outdated tax law could cost senior homeowners looking to sell
The home equity tax law hasn’t been updated since 1997, meaning senior homeowners could pay a sizable chunk in taxes when they go to sell.
Realty Executives International unifies Arizona operations
The realignment brings together nearly 1,000 agents across 24 statewide offices, with seven additional locations slated to open soon.
Arizona homebuilders challenge groundwater restrictions
Developers and regulators are locked in a deepening dispute over how to manage the state’s finite water supplies.
RE/MAX adds high-performing Hawaii brokerage
The move brings 170 agents and six offices into the RE/MAX system, reinforcing the company’s growth strategy in key U.S. markets.