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Robert Reffkin takes aim at NAR in latest social media post
Robert Reffkin calls out NAR for allegedly revising the definition of an office exclusive, preventing exclusives from being publicly marketed
Crebrid’s Tim Jordan shares plans to scale business in RTL space
Dallas-based Crebrid, formerly known as Wildcat Lending, originated nearly $2 billion in residential transition loans over the past decade.
Freddie Mac’s profits fall 14% in Q2 as credit loss provisions climb
The GSE’s portfolio growth and first-time homebuyer activity lifted volume, but rising reserves cut profits and net revenue.
OCC terminates 2021 Wells Fargo consent order
Wells Fargo said that a 2021 OCC consent order over its loss mitigation posture has been terminated, calling the move a validation.
After leaving Movement, Michael Brennan looks to scale something “lean and mean” at NMB
Had things worked out differently, Monday would have been Michael Brennan’s 10-year anniversary at Movement Mortgage, a company he thought he’d work at until retirement. Brennan joined Movement in 2015 as a regional manager, organically growing the Northeast to a $3 billion a year operation. He climbed the ladder to the role of president, and […]
Pulte makes sweeping changes to boards of GSEs
Bill Pulte made sweeping changes to the boards of both GSEs, and will serve as chair of both of them according to new SEC filings.
Former acting HUD secretary Todman on Trump’s funding changes
Former Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman talked about the potential impacts on HUD from the president’s sweeping executive order on government funding.
California attorney general cracks down on rental price gouging
The attorney general pressed charges against a second real estate agent this week over alleged price gouging in the wake of the LA fires.
Concierge Auctions and Luxury Presence team up on marketing
The collaboration gives Luxury Presence’s clients the ability to promote upcoming auctions and use the Concierge Auctions platform.
