The feud between Robert Reffkin, Zillow rages on
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin continued to push back against Zillow’s listing policy as the real estate industry prepares for it to go into effect.
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These suburbs saw the largest increases in renters during the pandemic
A Point2Homes study found that a number of suburbs experienced significant shifts in renter rates from before and after the pandemic.
CFPB enforcement head resigns, citing ‘no intention to enforce the law’
Cara Petersen, the acting CFPB enforcement director, has resigned, citing a lack of intention to “enforce the law in any meaningful way.”
‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues
A California real estate broker is suing NAR over a policy that forces brokers to pay dues for agents who aren’t members.
RARE, a Canadian brokerage featured on reality TV, enters the US market
The fast-growing brokerage gained recent attention after being featured on the Amazon reality series “Luxe Listings Toronto.”
Reverse mortgage performance was largely steady in May
Reverse mortgage business metrics were largely steady last month, and analysts expect that to hold barring unforeseen challenges.
‘It was love at first sight!’ Inside Rocket’s pursuit of Redfin, Mr. Cooper
CEOs Varun Krishna, Jay Bray and Glenn Kelman share how and why the deals went down at HousingWire’s The Gathering.
UWM’s Jason Bressler challenges the fear-driven narrative around AI in mortgage lending
In a session at HousingWire’s The Gathering, UWM’s Jason Bressler told the audience that he considers the use of AI a form of “protection.”
Are real estate brokerages going the way of the dodo?
Brokerage leaders weigh in on the biggest threats to real estate brokerages and how the industry can adapt to the evolving marketplace.
Compass talks M&A strategy at The Gathering
As Compass looks to execute its 30% market share in 30 markets goal, M&A and organic growth are both factors in that achievement