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Compass sues Zillow over private listings policy
Compass, the largest real estate brokerage in the country by volume, has sued Zillow over its policy on private listings.
How will mortgage rates react to US bombing of Iran?
Events in the Middle East tend to favor the bond market and the U.S. dollar, resulting in lower mortgage rates, but this year is different.
New listings slowdown shows lack of home seller stress in 2025
during the years of the housing bubble crash, new listings were soaring between 250,000 and 400,000 per week for many years.
The financial strength of US homeowners is a cushion against a downturn
Even as the economy slows and rates remain high, the housing market remains buoyed by an incredible cushion of very strong borrowers.
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on who’s going to benefit from mortgage automation
In a podcast interview, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra talks about what the bureau is focused on when it comes to technology.
Reverse mortgage volume, securities issuance decline in June
The reverse mortgage industry saw some lagging in its HECM endorsement and HMBS issuance performance metrics at the start of summer.
Compass agents eschew company stock
In 2021, Compass reported $84.8 million in stock-based compensation expense and associated liability as part of its agent equity program, according to the company’s 2021 report.
Knock raises $220M, lays off 46% of workforce
Knock, which makes cash offers on behalf of prospective homebuyers, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 46% of its workforce. It also announced a $220 million capital raise.
