Judges rule that CFPB, HUD probationary employees still have jobs — for now
Probationary employees at the CFPB, HUD and other federal agencies had their jobs restored temporarily in two court rulings this week.
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Inside Real Estate acquires AI property search firm ListAssist
Utah-based Inside Real Estate has acquired ListAssist, which provides artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and marketing technology that’s designed to enhance the property search experience.
FOA’s Kristen Sieffert talks about growing the business in 2025
FOA’s Kristen Sieffert explained what the company will prioritize in as it aims to reach more older homeowners with its reverse products.
How urban environments present unique challenges for aging in place
While rural and suburban areas have their own challenges, cities can also offer roadblocks for aging in place.
Advocus National Title now providing 1031 exchange services
Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has launched a new 1031 exchange service, allowing real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling and reinvesting in like-kind properties.
Pre-retirement anxiety is rising, but current retirees are optimistic
Pre-retirement anxiety is rising, but current retirees are pleasantly surprised by how their retirements are going, according to survey data.
Compass in negotiations to buy HomeServices of America
The news was reported Thursday afternoon by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet cited unnamed sources and said that a deal “could come together soon, if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags.”
Supreme Lending looks to expand along the West Coast
Mortgage industry veterans Eli Fairfield and Brian Keranen have joined Everett Financial (dba Supreme Lending) as regional directors for the Pacific Southwest, the company announced. Fairfield and Keranen bring decades of experience in mortgage lending, as loan originators and managers in California.
Los Angeles suspends new Section 8 applications, approvals amid federal uncertainty
The organization explained that it made the move because it does not expect Congress to appropriate enough federal funding to continue support for the program this year.
Fathom teases new agent revenue-sharing model
On Fathom Holdings’ fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Marco Fregenal mentioned a new revenue-sharing model that will launch “soon.” The plan is designed to help agents close more business.