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Compass acquires Charlotte-based Cottingham Chalk
This is Compass’s second acquisition this month and fifth within the past year, as the firm looks to establish 30% market share in 30 markets
FBI reissues warning on scam that wipes out bank accounts
A three-pronged “Phantom Hacker” attack could scam victims into losing their entire banking, savings, retirement or investment accounts.
Down Payment Resource reports record-breaking DPA availability
DPR reported 45 new programs launched in Q2 2025, bringing the number of available programs in the U.S. to 2,554.
CertifID’s Tom Cronkright on how CISA cuts could impact cybersecurity practices
Tom Cronkright, the co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID, sat down with HousingWire to discuss how recent cuts to CISA could harm the ability of mortgage and real estate companies in identifying and preventing cyberattacks.
Mortgage rates drop as investors seek bond market safe haven
Rates peaked in the latter half of January after President Donald Trump returned to the White House. They’ve consistently moved lower since then even as widespread tariff proposals and concerns about rising inflation have served as headwinds.
Gen Z still eager to buy homes, but getting weary
The respondents also have expectations of their lenders to be technologically savvy as they navigate their home purchases.
Nosalek plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of MLS PIN settlement
After 16 months of back and forth, the MLS PIN plaintiffs claim the DOJ will not provide any information on desired amendments.
How Trump’s executive orders impact homebuilders
Many of the executive orders Donald Trump signed on his first day in office have direct consequences for homebuilders.
Bay Area brokerage buys back independence to ‘make meaning, not money’
Sereno is Christie’s most productive affiliate brand in the country. It recently repurchased its independence from @properties.
