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Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote

Feb 5, 2025

Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44.

LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes

Feb 5, 2025

With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot's purchase loan business.

Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

Feb 5, 2025

Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market.

Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse

Feb 5, 2025

What do you think about the president's first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy?

Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency

Feb 5, 2025

Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here's how new policies could impact that goal.

How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader

Feb 5, 2025

With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes.

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

Feb 5, 2025

The letter, to be published in the "LA Times" and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers.

Patterson Homes joins Century 21 as 1st Memphis-based firm

Feb 4, 2025

Under Patterson's leadership at Century 21, the team will continue serving clients in Shelby and Desoto counties, specializing in residential and commercial buying and selling, while strengthening brand recognition in the Greater Memphis area.

NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side

Feb 4, 2025

After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service.

Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership

Feb 4, 2025

The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1.

Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says

Feb 4, 2025

Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37 percent, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500,000, according to the new report.

Wells Fargo closes 2 more consent orders in quest to shed asset cap

Feb 4, 2025

Getting out from under $1.95 trillion cap would allow the bank to grow its deposit base, providing more room on the balance sheet to originate jumbo mortgages too big for Fannie and Freddie.