Bob Goldberg out as NAR CEO
The National Association of Realtors’ longtime CEO Bob Goldberg is leaving the trade association, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed...
How to master the art of listening
In the fast-paced world of real estate, success hinges on the ability to connect with clients. Recently, I dedicated some time to listening...
The latest real estate commission lawsuit is the scariest of them all
Just hours after securing a victory for his home seller clients in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for...
NHC, AARP collaborate on advocacy for inclusive, ‘livable’ communities
The National Housing Conference (NHC) and senior advocacy group AARP detailed a collaboration this week to “bring together experts and housing leaders to...
Fannie Mae Selling Guide update prohibits family members’ job offers in transactions
The newly-updated Fannie Mae November Selling Guide now bars job offers or contracts for future employment from family members or interested parties involved...
Housing experts are hopeful the Fed is done with rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to a future interest rate hike on Wednesday, but most housing professionals are hopeful...
Zillow execs imagine a world without buyer’s agency
In addition to discussing Zillow’s financial results and the continual evolution of its Housing Super App vision on its third quarter earnings call,...
Appraisal firm Accurate Group acquires AMC Voxtur for $30M
Appraisal technology company Accurate Group announced this week that it has acquired Voxtur Appraisal Services, an appraisal management company (AMC). Voxtur primarily serves...
Home equity investment firm Splitero loses main investor, $750M in committed capital
Michael Gifford and David Zvaifler‘s home equity investment company, Splitero, lost its main investor, Redwood Trust, HousingWire has learned.
According to an internal presentation...
Mortgage lenders facing a dark, cold winter
The coming winter is expected to be an existential test of survival for many independent mortgage banks (IMBs), according to leaders of several...
