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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.

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