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Everything you need to know about the Compass-Anywhere merger
An updated list of a stories and podcasts about the Compass-Anywhere Real Estate merger
Existing home sales show year-over-year growth again
Existing home sales have shown year-over-year growth for two consecutive months, as mortgage rates have remained below 6.64%.
Planet Home Lending appoints John Adams as renovation leader
Part of Adams’ new role includes delivering live and on-demand training for LOs and real estate agents, creating a repeatable playbook.
Fed holds rates steady as markets eye September cut
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% following its two-day meeting on Wednesday.
Senators ask White House to release CDFI funds
Earlier this year, Congress approved $324 million more for the fund, but a March 14 executive order directed the CDFI Fund to scale back.
Chris Heller’s real estate team joins eXp
The former Keller Williams CEO says he’s been in conversation with eXp’s Glenn Sanford since leaving KW leadership in 2017.
RealPage acquires Rexera to expand AI capabilities
Leaders said the move will improve transaction processing speed, accuracy and service for agents, escrow officers and lenders.
Annual home-price growth hit lowest level in two years in May
Home prices rose 2.3% on an annual basis in May, down from 2.7% in April, according to the Case Shiller Home Price Index
