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Compass posts record performance in Q2
Compass reported a 21.1% year-over-year revenue jump to $2.06 billion in the second quarter, with total transactions rising 20.9%.
Trump signs VA foreclosure prevention bill into law
The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act establishes a permanent partial claims program designed to help veterans avoid foreclosure.
Realty Executives International unifies Arizona operations
The realignment brings together nearly 1,000 agents across 24 statewide offices, with seven additional locations slated to open soon.
Ginnie Mae challenges TCB expert’s testimony in HMBS case
Ginnie Mae said expert testimony submitted by TCB is not appropriate as it continues to seek a summary judgment in an HMBS case.
NRMLA requests WA Senate amend foreclosure bill to reflect reverse mortgage laws
NRMLA submitted a comment to the Washington state senate on a bill with reverse mortgage guidance for a foreclosure mediation program.
Ardley named winner of TMC’s Mortgage Tech Demo Day
Ardley won the pitch competition, which follows a Shark Tank-style format, at The Mortgage Collaborative event.
RealTrends’ Steve Murray explores M&A changes and brokerage team models
In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with RealTrends founder Steve Murray. The duo explore the current state of mergers and acquisitions, team-based brokerage models, commission compression, and growth opportunities for agents and brokers.
California AG charges first real estate agent with price gouging after LA fires
Criminal charges were filed against agent Mike Kobeissi who allegedly tried to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire.
TCPA modifications, set for today, struck down by appeals court
New TCPA rules were slated to go into effect on Monday, but a ruling by the Eleventh Circuit Court on Friday struck down the rule.