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Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote

Jun 12, 2025

The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department's deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson.

Chimera boosts non-QM presence with HomeXpress acquisition

Jun 12, 2025

The New York City-based REIT will pay $120 million in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08 million shares in Chimera valued at $27.9 million.

Broker Spotlight: Holly Brink, My Real Estate Company

Jun 12, 2025

Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future.

American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees

Jun 12, 2025

Imelda Collins launched the "Win a House Near Sligo" raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her "fairytale Irish country home" in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner. 

Court denies CFPB’s request to vacate fair lending settlement

Jun 12, 2025

Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request "a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open."

7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

Jun 12, 2025

Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable.

StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue

Jun 12, 2025

The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common.

Real estate AI firm Shilo raises $2.6M in seed round

Jun 12, 2025

Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars.

How to automate 60% of workflow without sacrificing service

Jun 12, 2025

AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear the clutter, remove the repetition, and give you back the time and energy to focus on what actually builds legacy.

NAR downplays former employee’s amended retaliation complaint

Jun 12, 2025

Former National Association of Realtors project manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations "doom" her claims.

Finding Financial Freedom: How Courtney Smith empowers women

Jun 12, 2025

Courtney Smith's penchant for operations and love for strategy, finance and design turned into a recipe for success. It's the latest in Melanie Klein's Finding Financial Freedom series.

How to show up online without selling out: Visibility with integrity

Jun 12, 2025

Showing up with integrity, clarity and authenticity allows you to build a brand that's in alignment with your own experience, Debra Trappen writes.