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Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages
Five Senate Democrats are raising concerns about the potential risks of using unconverted cryptocurrency assets in mortgage underwriting, urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to tread carefully.
Bright MLS: Housing market shifts toward necessity, balance
The survey found that nearly 75% of agents had buyers pause their home search — an increase from less than two-thirds in Q2 2024.
Rocket’s ‘Own the Dream’ ad campaign carries on
Rocket officials said the next phase of the campaign will premiere during Wednesday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
No. 1 originator Shant Banosian named president of Rate
Shant Banosian, ranked the No. 1 loan originator in the country by volume for at least five years, is assuming the role of president at Rate Mortgage
New executive leaders at FOA to focus on ‘modernizing’ tech, customer experience
FOA has added new chief customer and technology officer roles to its rankings as it seeks to modernize its technology.
Sherry Chris named special adviser to NAR CEO Nykia Wright
Chris has spent more than two decades leading brands like Coldwell Banker, ERA and Better Homes and Garden Real Estate.
ERA-backed Results Realty expands in Chicago with Mark Allen acquisition
Results Realty ERA Powered, located in St. Charles, Illinois, has acquired Chicago’s Mark Allen Realty, giving the combined firm three offices and 80 agents. Mark Allen, led by broker Matt Liss, will now operate as Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered.
Oren Alexander faces another rape allegation
A woman filed a civil suit in Colorado this week, alleging that the real estate broker and his twin brother drugged and raped her in 2017.
