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Seth Ring elevated to president and COO at Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers has promoted Executive Vice President Seth J. Ring to president and chief operating officer, succeeding outgoing president and COO Robert (Rob) Parahus, according to a company announcement. Ring, a 22-year Toll Brothers veteran, will also join the company’s board of directors. Parahus, who has been with Toll for 40 years, will retire from […]
Linkhome signs deal for Mortgage One Group to expand AI-driven lending footprint
Linkhome will acquire Mortgage One Group to integrate AI into origination, adding 18-state licenses, eight branches and an $18 million warehouse line of credit.
Trump wants ban on large investor home purchases
Donald Trump announced plans to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes, sparking a sharp selloff in rental REIT stocks.
Finance of America leads 2025 HMBS market with 30% share
In its latest commentary, New View Advisors found that Finance of America issued $1.87 billion in HMBS and captured 30% market share in 2025.
Biggest stories of 2025: Compass and Anywhere make waves
Compass announced its all-stock acquisition of Anywhere in September, but the deal is not expected to close until the second half of 2026
HUD investigating Boston housing policies, alleging discrimination against white residents
Accusations include encouraging banks and real estate developers to focus on communities occupied by people of color.
CMLS unveils new 2026 board, names Nicole Jensen chair
The 2026 board contains many returning directors, plus newly elected directors Shayne Fairley and Jerry Legrand.
