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What changes are industry leaders demanding from NAR?
A group of large brokerage leaders says NAR’s current leadership structure lacks outside perspective resulting in increased legal exposure
VRM executive Cheryl Travis-Johnson has died
Cheryl Travis-Johnson, COO of VRM Mortgage Services, leaves a legacy of innovation and advocacy for underrepresented communities.
loanDepot claims West Capital Lending used illegal playbook to become a top brokerage
loanDepot is accusing West Capital Lending (WCL) of hiring hundreds of loan originators as independent contractors and paying them revenue splits.
Friday Harbor’s AI originator assistant now supports overlays
Friday Harbor’s AI Originator Assistant now includes overlays, enhancing loan compliance and credit quality control for lenders.
Big banks beat Q3 earnings expectations, with modest growth in mortgages
Big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Citi exceeded Q3 earnings expectations, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
San Francisco metro housing market remains highly competitive
San Francisco home prices remain strong with tight inventory and brisk sales. See key data and trends driving October 2025 activity.
Zillow Rentals launches Listing Spotlight feature
Property managers can now shine a spotlight on the listings of their choosing through new Zillow Rentals feature.
Payload integrates with eXp Realty platforms
eXp Realty and Payload are partnering up to launch an integration that allows the brokerage to automate is payment workflows.
First American reports record breaking year
Just like other “Big Four” member Old Republic last week, First American Financial announced record-breaking earnings for 2021.
Stewart says business is getting back to normal
For all of 2021, Stewart saw net income of $323.2 million, compared to $154.9 million a year prior. The title insurer expects Q1 2022 to be “a little choppy.”
The “Big Four” take on the upstarts in title insurance
Dozens of tech-forward startups are competing for a slice of the 10.5% share of the market controlled by small, independent title insurance companies.
