Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.
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Smartfi Home Loans shutters retail division
Smartfi Home Loans, a top reverse mortgage lender, closed its retail division to focus exclusively on wholesale operations. Paul Fiore departed as retail president.
The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Anywhere Real Estate made its mark as a major real estate industry presence long before being acquired by Compass.
Property tax, mortgage relief package introduced by Ohio lawmakers
Senate Bill 255 would allow qualifying homeowners to apply for up to $3,000 per year in grants to help cover monthly housing costs.
Katie Sweeney, AIME lawsuit escalates as broker group files counterclaims
Katie Sweeney lawsuit against AIME seeks $280,000 in unpaid compensation while the mortgage broker association counters with allegations of misconduct.
Where do mortgage rates go from here?
Our mortgage rates forecast examines where rates could go for the remainder of 2025 based on yields and spreads.
Have lower mortgage rates already changed the housing market?
This weekend’s tracker focuses on how lower mortgage rates have changed the supply and demand data lines since mid-June.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.
New York and DC homeowners set for biggest savings from SALT cap hike
The change, part of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” raised the deduction limit from $10,000 to $40,000.