AREC raises $390 million to finance lot and land deals for builders

Avila Real Estate Capital, a specialized lender focused on the crucial early stages of residential development, has significantly bolstered its financial firepower with $390 million in new institutional commitments and…

Zillow Group Appoints Rikki Tremblay as Principal Accounting Officer Amidst Chief Accounting Officer’s Retirement

Zillow Group has announced a significant transition in its financial leadership, appointing longtime finance executive Rikki Tremblay as its new Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 17, 2026. This strategic move…

The Fight for Control of Better Home & Finance Holding Co. Intensifies as Founder Nominates Board Candidates Amidst Ongoing Shareholder Campaign

The high-stakes battle for control of Better Home & Finance Holding Co. escalated significantly on Friday as founder and former CEO Vishal Garg unveiled a slate of three director nominees…

Kevin Christopher Appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Key Mortgage

Kevin Christopher has been appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Chicago-based Key Mortgage, the independent lender announced on Friday. This strategic hire marks a significant move for Key…

Mortgage Rates Reclaim 7% Threshold Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Economic Landscape

Mortgage rates have once again surpassed the 7% mark, a level that, while familiar in recent years, was anticipated to be mitigated by mortgage spreads in 2026. However, persistent geopolitical…

Zillow’s Antitrust Claims Against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Head to Arbitration Following Court Ruling

In a significant development for the real estate technology and data landscape, U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp has ordered Zillow’s antitrust claims against Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) Midwest…

Lennar CEO Echoes John Mayer’s "Gravity" Amidst Challenging Housing Market

In a sentiment echoing John Mayer’s 2006 hit song "Gravity," where the artist lamented, "gravity is working against me, and gravity wants to bring me down," Lennar’s President and CEO…

College Towns See Housing Price Surges Fueled by Name, Image, and Likeness Deals for Student-Athletes

College towns across the United States have experienced a dramatic surge in median home list prices, with double-digit increases reported since the legalization of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals…

Ninth Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing in Realtor.com Fake Leads Case, Upholding Arbitration Mandate

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has definitively closed the door on real estate agents’ immediate pursuit of an appellate review in a significant lawsuit alleging that Realtor.com, operated by…

Hagens Berman Launches Investigation into Compass and MRED for Alleged Chicagoland Real Estate Monopoly

The prominent plaintiffs’ law firm Hagens Berman, already a significant player in the ongoing litigation challenging real estate commission structures, has initiated an investigation into Compass International Holdings and the…