Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO

Smith’s expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering. Continue reading

Opendoor appoints new president and CFO

Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis. Continue reading

Former Realtor.com, Movoto, Homeward execs move to PLACE

PLACE has expanded its C-suite with former executives from Realtor.com, Homeward and Movoto, according to an announcement on Thursday. Continue reading

Bayview merger positions Guild Mortgage for refinancing boom

As a sister company of Lakeview Loan Servicing, Guild would have an edge in contacting borrowers if mortgage rates fall and homeowners rush to refinance. Continue reading

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading

Keller Williams expands overseas once again

Amid a push across the globe, Keller Williams has awarded a new master franchise in Uzbekistan, a land-locked central Asian country north of Turkmenistan and south of Kazakhstan. Continue reading

Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing

Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal’s listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass’s lawsuit continues. Continue reading

Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI

NAR NXT is known for its happenings around governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work. But what it really does is remind the industry that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the way, and they’re not always the ones in th… Continue reading

The California Association of Realtors has a new leadership team

In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles. Continue reading