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Compass’s Anywhere deal raises questions about industry power shifts
With Anywhere’s agent network now under Compass, the firm gains new influence over NAR and MLSs nationwide
Pulte announces FHFA’s termination of equitable housing committee
The advisory committee on affordable, equitable and sustainable housing, also known as ACAESH, was a Biden administration creation.
Newsom signs mortgage protection bill for California wildfire victims
The legislation mandates California wildfire mortgage relief for up to 12 months, protecting homeowners rebuilding after the LA firestorms.
Rithm teams up with investor to buy up to $1.5B in residential transitional loans
Rithm Capital, the parent company of multichannel mortgage lender Newrez, announced the agreement on Tuesday but did not disclose the name of the institutional investor.
Californians report unraveling mortgage relief after the fires
Amid foreclosure and balloon payment chaos, July 7 officially marked the end of the FHA moratorium on foreclosures and evictions
Tidalwave announces new hires to lead mortgage technology sales
John Stephenson has joined Tidalwave as its head of national sales, while Frank Pastirchak is the company’s new account executive. Stephenson is a former relationship manager and sales executive at ICE Mortgage Technology, and Pastirchak previously worked with nCino and Reggora.
Is REX bringing its legal fight to the Supreme Court?
REX was granted an extension of time to file a petition with the Supreme Court, suggesting that it’s looking to continue its legal battle.
Real Brokerage adds Coastline, a top San Diego team
The group has closed more than $200 million in home sales and is ranked among the top 1% of teams in San Diego County.
Realtors Relief Foundation sends $500K to Texas flood victims
The funding — distributed through Texas Realtors and eight local associations — will be used to help residents cover housing payments.
