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Investing in real estate taught this coach what makes a real estate agent great

As a real estate investor, Darryl Davis learned what it means to be a great real estate agent.

Homie appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against NAR

Homie’s suit was dismissed in mid-July, but the discount brokerage is not willing to give up its fight, filing an appeal on Thursday.

loanDepot shakes up retail and JV leadership after Hsieh’s comeback

Tom Fiddler has been promoted to president of retail lending while Dan Peña will serve as president of partnership.

Tariff policy could inspire renewed talk of reverse mortgage as ‘buffer asset’

Wade Pfau recommended reverse mortgage lines of credit as ‘buffers’ during the pandemic, which could make a comeback amid tariff policy.

Pulte says he’s canceled $6.4M in “DEI nonsense” at Fannie and Freddie

Bill Pulte posted multiple times Monday on X about rescinding DEI policies at FHFA, and sounded off on his view of the GSEs.

Reports: Fannie Mae lays off 700 employees

Reports suggest that 700 people were laid off at Fannie Mae last Thursday and Friday, but no official announcements have been issued.

William Raveis settles the commission lawsuits

William Raveis has added its name to the ever growing list of brokerage defendants who have settled the commission lawsuits. Last Wednesday, the east coast-based firm filed a joint motion with the Gibson plaintiffs to stay proceedings and deadlings related to William Raveis in the Gibson suit due to a successfully negotiated settlement.