HousingWireHousingWire The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking to further its involvement in REX Real Estate’s appeal of its antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Zillow. On Wednesday, the DOJ filed a motion with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for permission to participate as an amicus curiae in the…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Freddie Mac announced on Thursday that it has hired Craig Phillips, who previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as its executive vice president of corporate strategy and external affairs. The hiring will be effective on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Phillips will oversee…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire A startup that wants to help independent real estate agents and brokers manage the logistics of their business is getting a big boost. RLTYco, a New York-based company that provides services related to commissions, taxes and health care, has secured $20 million in Series A funding with the hope…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez is joined by Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage, to explore his background, Rocket’s tech-focused approach to servicing and retention, and its upcoming brand transformation in 2025. This conversation has been edited for…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In a challenging and expensive housing market, some prospective homebuyers may compromise on certain standards and features to secure their purchase. But survey data released Thursday by Bright MLS found that some standards were top priorities for some buyers. The Maryland-headquartered MLS conducted a survey in mid-December that included…
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