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The return of ‘legacy gold’: CENTURY 21 Real Estate embraces its iconic past while betting on Compass tech
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler outlines Compass platform integration and a renewed focus on brand trust and community presence.
Lenders wrestle with the nuances of modern credit score pricing
Mortgage lenders are currently wrestling with a high-stakes puzzle: how to accurately compare the new credit score models hitting the market. The differences are significant and carry major implications for risk assessment, loan pricing and secondary market returns.
Industry coalition lauds adoption of home equity investment regulations in Illinois
Industry group CHEP says the move makes Illinois the leading state model for governance of HEIs and could accelerate efforts toward more uniform national standards.
Skyrocketing health care costs threaten early retirement
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025 — leaving 24 million people facing a sharp rise in health insurance costs.
Justin Demola joins Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing
Justin Demola, the former president of Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative, announced he has joined Equifax as SVP of mortgage and housing.
DOJ probe into Powell prompts bipartisan backlash
The DOJ’s investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over renovation costs has sparked political backlash about the Fed’s independence.
Senators urge DOJ, FTC to review Compass-Anywhere merger for antitrust risk
Senators urge DOJ and FTC to review Compass’s $10B Anywhere deal, citing risks of higher broker fees and less competition.
Natalie Passerini returns as Douglas Elliman CMO to lead brand evolution
Natalie Passerini returns as CMO at Douglas Elliman, overseeing national marketing and creative direction efforts during a company rebrand.
Twin Cities real estate experts on how policy reforms have impacted inventory, affordability
Minneapolis and St. Paul adopted contrasting housing policies, resulting in different rent, inventory and development trends.
