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VP of Legal Affairs Leslie Nettleford-Freeman hired to protect the Realtor brand. Plus, MoxiWorks appoints chief customer officer; Fannie Mae adds board member.

After “a very productive talk,” Trump said he believes the Fed chair is ready to cut interest rates. The president previously pushed for Powell to resign.

The iBuyer’s new Cash Plus program offers sellers an upfront payment and “potential future profits” if resale proceeds exceed acquisition and renovation costs.

Founder and CEO Andy Florance celebrated the company’s 57th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth during a July 22 call with investors.

An Australian financial publication reported last week that Damian Eales is being considered for the CEO job at REA Group, which operates realestate.com.au.

After sitting below $1 for months, the iBuyer’s stock was up as much as 441% in the past week. The company is also seeking approval for a reverse stock split.

Loan officers, agents and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

AARP — one key proponent of the law — called it “a critical step forward” in protecting homeowners “from deceptive and predatory real estate practices."

A new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.

While the president reportedly drafted a letter firing Jerome Powell, he told reporters he doesn’t intend to follow through — unless there’s cause.

A 2024 lawsuit accused the defendants of conspiring to boycott flat-fee brokerage Homie, but a judge said it was filed too late and failed to prove its claims.

Andy Florance has taken to social media to rebuke Zillow’s listing standards and “outrageous bullying.” But some agents are also unhappy with Homes.com.

HOA Warranty, a growing startup, aims to keep sales on track by offering protection against unexpected special assessments in buildings with low HOA reserves.

Internal dissent at the Fed continues. Meanwhile, the president extended his tariff deadline and the FHFA introduced a major credit score policy change.

Greg Mason moves into an advisory role at Edina Realty Home Services after 11 years as the top exec, while Edina Realty President Sharry Schmid takes the helm.

Bill Pulte is asking Congress to investigate Jerome Powell for “malfeasance.” The move follows months of criticism from Pulte and Trump over interest rates.

The changes, which include an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, target affordability and the housing shortage, the governor’s office said.

Northwest MLS says the April lawsuit should be tossed, arguing in a new filing that the brokerage giant “cannot have it both ways” with listings.

The bill’s advancement shows that the Trump administration and Congress “respect the voice of our members,” according to NAR’s Shannon McGahn.

The case involving Clear Cooperation and Mauricio Umansky’s pocket listings network has been revived as The Agency founder makes good on his threat to sue NAR.