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Coldwell Banker Warburg adds pair of New York teams
The firm has added 25 agents in recent months — reinforcing its growing influence in the competitive New York City real estate market.
Real estate agents are still missing the mark on price fixing post lawsuit
If the goal is to move away from price-fixing allegations, we can’t just play “hide the commission.” We have to let the market (buyers, sellers, and their agents) negotiate compensation like any other business
A year after the real estate commission changes, industry has dodged doomsday
Nearly a year after the NAR commission lawsuit settlement went into effect, industry leaders reflect on what’s changed — and what hasn’t.
FHA issues QC review waivers for wildfire-affected mortgages in California
Quality control reviews will be waived for loans on homes in LA County if they closed before Jan. 7, 2025, and hit the 60-day delinquency mark between Feb. 1 and July 31, 2025.
Here are the top 25 mortgage lenders of 2024, per HMDA
The CFPB’s 2024 HMDA data is out, and it again shows UWM at the top of the heap. Here are the other biggest mortgage lenders in America.
Brian Covey wants to build something big at CrossCountry Mortgage
At CrossCountry Mortgage, Brian Covey will be tasked with recruiting large top-producing teams and helping them maximize their business.
United expands westward with addition of MORE Realty
United Real Estate is expanding to the west. Portland, Oregon-based MORE Realty announced Thursday that it’s joining United’s national network.
Matthew Cenedella takes CFO post at NAR
Cenedella previously worked for the Women’s Tennis Association, where he grew annual revenues from $40 million to $125 million.
Real Brokerage leverages agent count growth for soaring revenue
The stagnant housing market has brokerages across the country on their knees, but the Real Brokerage isn’t waiting for market conditions to improve to grow its business.
