CBC Mortgage Agency names its first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer

The company tapped current Director of Government Affairs Tai Christensen to lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts alongside of committee of 15 employees. Continue reading

Is Walmart gunning for the mortgage industry? Experts say yes

Experts Holden Lewis, Greg McBride and Jill Gonzalez share their thoughts on Walmart’s foray into fintech and what it could mean for the mortgage industry. Continue reading

Chase settles with Black homeowner over alleged discriminatory appraisal

The lender will pay the Chicago homeowner $50K and provide mandatory training to its employees on fair lending and appraisals. Continue reading

What does the $1.9T stimulus bill mean for real estate?

More direct checks, rental assistance and expanded unemployment are all included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package. Continue reading

15-year-old charged with fatally shooting real estate agent

A Florida agent was fatally shot inside his car after a 15-year-old teen reportedly held him at gunpoint and made him withdraw $1,000 from an ATM. Continue reading

Palm Beach estate sells for $94M

The estate was previously owned by the billionaire Ziff family, and took at least two price drops over the course of six years to sell. It was one of the priciest real estate listings in the U.S. Continue reading

Lawmakers, economists worry home price growth will ‘choke off’ buyers

Economists told Politico the yearslong imbalance of demand and supply will come to a head this year as first-time buyers give up on homeownership. Continue reading

Century 21 at 50: What’s next?

Mike Miedler, President & CEO of Century 21, will discuss the past, present, and future of the business at Connect Now on March 16. Be part of the conversation. Register to join us today. Continue reading