Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson recently announced its conditional approval of Freddie Mac pilot to purchase second mortgages. I’ve personally been an outspoken supporter of this endeavor and I applaud this decision.   The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) immed

Michigan-based ERA Prime Real Estate Group has acquired Southgate, Michigan-based Compass Realty Pro, the company announced on Monday.The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the announcement, this acquisition will expand ERA Prime Real Estate Group’s market share in southeas

HousingWire is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Women of Influence award, recognizing 100 women who are shaping and propelling the housing economy forward with their impressive achievements. This year marks the 15th year of this award program. Many of this year’s winners mentor women in t

Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and residential brokerage @properties, has tapped Chris Knapp to lead the company as president.Knapp boomeranged back to Chicago-headquartered Guaranteed Rate after he left in 2019. He held posts at rivals CrossCountry Mortgage, Draper & Kramer Mo