Former Texas title employee sentenced for $350K wire fraud scheme
Mayela Saby Cantu participated in a scheme using falsified lien payoff statements, fraudulent warranty deeds and deceptive emails.
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HUD secretary open to withholding federal funding from cities over homelessness
Turner said that withholding federal funds from cities failing to show progress on homelessness “may be a good idea.”
Homes.com grows with increased agent adoption, consumer demand
Unprompted consumer awareness of Homes.com rose to 36% in Q1 2025, compared to only 4% before February 2024.
Windermere’s OB Jacobi on real estate industry divides, smart leadership
RealTrending host Tracey Velt and OB Jacobi, co-president of Windermere Real Estate, discuss the evolving role of multiple listing services.
House to hold key session on trigger leads bill in May
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is expected to be considered during a markup session on May 20 — a process that determines whether a bill should be recommended for a full House vote and in what form.
As the Clear Cooperation debate heats up, two new platforms look to revamp the listing process
Unlist and Off-Markt are new platforms looking to help real estate professionals and change how homeowners market their properties.
NRMLA co-chairs offer industry advocacy update
Reverse mortgage industry leaders offer a look at the advocacy work the trade association has engaged in so far in 2025.
RE/MAX hires Daniel Dennis as SVP of sales and service
In his new role, Dennis will oversee sales and support services for brokerages in company-owned regions across the U.S. He will also lead franchise growth efforts through sales and conversions, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
‘Are you kidding me?’ Real estate industry reacts to Compass-NWMLS lawsuit
Supporters, detractors and antitrust law experts voiced their opinions on Compass’s suit against Northwest MLS.
Easter-driven home sales dip masks recent growth
Last week’s pending home sales fell to 68,000 single-family contracts, a Easter lull that marks the first sub-2024 weekly tally in six weeks.