Compass International Holdings Appoints Shay Artzi as Chief Technology Officer to Unify 340,000 Real Estate Professionals on a Single Platform

With the monumental $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate officially concluded in January 2026, Compass International Holdings (CIH) is strategically positioning itself to integrate and empower its vast network…

The Senior Housing Bottleneck: A Systems Issue Hindering Equity Liquidity

For years, the housing industry has operated under a widely held expectation: as the Baby Boomer generation ages, a substantial wave of housing inventory would naturally enter the resale market.…

New Jersey Property Tax Relief Faces Significant Adjustments Under Governor’s Budget Proposal

New Jersey homeowners are poised to experience diminished property tax relief benefits as Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled a budget proposal Tuesday that grapples with persistent fiscal pressures and the ongoing…

The Private Listings Debate: Navigating the Complexities of Seller Autonomy and Industry Integrity

The contentious debate surrounding private real estate listings has become a deeply divisive issue within organized real estate, marked by a lack of comprehensive understanding and poorly managed discourse from…

The Unseen Ripple: How Estate Planning Lapses Create Post-Closing Crises for Homebuyers and the Real Estate Industry

When a client successfully navigates the complex journey of purchasing a home, the finalization of the transaction—the funded loan, the handover of keys—typically signifies a definitive end. For a significant…

CoStar Group and D.E. Shaw Clash Over Homes.com Strategy Amidst Financial Discrepancies and Transparency Accusations

Tensions between real estate data behemoth CoStar Group and activist investor The D.E. Shaw Group have escalated dramatically this week, with both entities issuing robust public statements to defend their…

CrossCountry Mortgage Launches Dedicated Homebuilder Division with Significant Investment

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), a prominent national retail mortgage lender, has officially launched a dedicated homebuilder division, signaling a strategic expansion and a significant investment aimed at capturing a larger share…

Onity Group Inc. Rebrands PHH Mortgage Corp. as Onity Mortgage Corp., Solidifying Multiyear Transformation

Onity Group Inc. announced this week a significant milestone in its ongoing strategic evolution: the rebranding of its subsidiary, PHH Mortgage Corp., to Onity Mortgage Corp., effective March 23. This…

The Mortgage Industry’s True Bottleneck: A Crisis of Confidence, Not Speed

The prevailing narrative in the mortgage industry often centers on accelerating processes and streamlining workflows to achieve greater speed. However, a deeper examination reveals that the industry’s primary challenge is…

Radian Winds Down Mortgage Conduit Business Amid Broader Strategic Shift and Divestiture Efforts

Radian has initiated the closure of its mortgage conduit business, a strategic move that follows a thorough divestiture process and aligns with the company’s broader transformation into a global, diversified…