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How Paris Hilton demonstrated an age-old accounting principle and why this matters for clients
Business theory IRL
As I like to share with my MBA graduate students, the principles of our classes are not just theory. They have real-world (or, as my Gen. Z students say, IRL (in real life)) implications.
Coldwell Banker Realty adds top agent in Boulder, Colorado
Julie Meko — a licensed Realtor in Colorado since 1998 — has represented some of Boulder’s major residential projects.
Luxury agent Frank Aazami joins Compass in Arizona
Aazami — who previously worked with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty — is bringing several colleagues with him.
Boards approve Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper
The boards of directors for Rocket Companies and Mr. Cooper Group have given their approvals to the eye-opening, $9.4 billion all-stock deal first announced in late March.
AnnieMac closes deal to acquire Florida Funding
AnnieMac Home Mortgage has struck a deal to acquire Florida Funding and bolster its presence in the Sunshine State, the companies announced on Thursday.
Optimal Blue PPE eliminates manual steps for loan locks
This week’s move eliminates the last remaining manual step in the lock life cycle, making Optimal Blue’s PPE the first pricing engine to fully automate a critical stage of the secondary market workflow for investors.
Glenn Sanford returns to lead SUCCESS Enterprises
Sanford’s return coincides with the launch of SUCCESS+, a platform aimed at providing professional development for entrepreneurs.
Stellar MLS launches market, neighborhood reports for agents
The new feature gives real estate professionals reports on demographics, amenities, school data, transportation access and more.
Compass acquires Charlotte-based Cottingham Chalk
This is Compass’s second acquisition this month and fifth within the past year, as the firm looks to establish 30% market share in 30 markets
