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NAR kicks off nationwide search for ‘diverse’ CEO candidates

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Applications to become the 1.5 million-member trade group’s 13th chief executive will be accepted through July 31, the National Association of Realtors announced. Continue reading →

The Agency brings 1st office in North Carolina to Charlotte

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Industry veteran Erika Mendoza will serve as managing partner and broker in charge, and Abigail Hines Miller will also serve as managing partner, according to the company. Continue reading →

Compass nabs top-performing Coldwell Banker agent

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Tacoma’s Margo Hass Klein joined Compass this week, according to the company. She’s the latest in a string of Coldwell Banker agents who decamped for Compass this year. Continue reading →

Planet Home Lending acquires $10B in mortgage servicing rights

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The bulk acquisition of servicing rights to 45,000 Ginnie Mae loans brings Planet’s servicing portfolio to $94 billion, with more purchases eyed for 2023. Continue reading →

Newzip helps mortgage lenders connect borrowers to agents

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Former Keller Williams Realty exec’s startup enables virtually any mortgage lender to emulate programs offered by bigger rivals, such as Rocket Mortgage, loanDepot and Better. Continue reading →

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg plans to retire at the end of 2024

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Bob Goldberg’s contract will expire on Dec. 31, and the executive plans to retire after three decades at NAR and four decades in real estate, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Truist puts former Keller Williams exec in charge of home loans

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David Smith will oversee Truist’s direct, correspondent and warehouse mortgage channels as well as servicing for more than 1.2 million homeowners. Continue reading →

Offerpad executes 1-for-15 reverse stock split to head off delisting

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The pioneering iBuyer hopes to bring its share price back above the New York Stock Exchange’s $1 minimum threshold. Continue reading →