Brands by Integra names Charles Boyett national VP of growth
Brands by Integra has appointed real estate industry veteran Charles Boyett as national vice president of growth, expanding its executive leadership team as the company continues its nationwide expansion. Boyett brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate brokerage, executive leadership and business development. During his career, he has participated in more than […]
Side opens SideOS to brokerages seeking centralized ops
SideOS, the operating platform that runs the back offices of more than 600 real estate companies, is now available to large independent and franchise-affiliated brokerages that want to keep their own brand, license and leadership, Side announced Thursday. The move marks the first time Side has opened its internal operating system to the broader industry. […]
GoodLeap launches Visa HELOC credit card for home projects
Technology platform GoodLeap announced on Thursday the launch of a Visa Signature credit card backed by a home equity line of credit (HELOC), allowing homeowners to finance home improvement projects and everyday purchases while earning cash-back rewards. The GoodLeap Home Visa Signature Card, or GoodLeap Home Card, provides eligible homeowners with access to up to […]
Canopy MLS taps CTO Steve Byrd as next CEO
Steve Byrd is moving from vice president and chief technology officer to chief executive officer at Canopy MLS, effective Aug. 1, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The organization said Byrd’s appointment is part of its efforts to restructure its leadership and governance. Byrd succeeds Anne Marie DeCatsye who is retiring at the end of […]
Freddie Mac posts $3.8B Q2 net income
Freddie Mac on Thursday morning reported net income of $3.8 billion in the second quarter, a 61% increase from a year earlier, driven largely by a credit reserve release and higher net interest income. Net income increased from $3.558 billion in the first quarter. Net revenue rose 1% year over year to $5.991 billion. Net […]
Boxabl valuation at $3.5 billion tests housing fundamentals
Boxabl has one of the most compelling stories in housing. It has a highly recognizable product, a viral consumer brand and an ambitious pitch: use factory production to build homes faster, cheaper and with less labor than traditional construction. That is the story. The financial statements tell a less glamorous one. Boxabl’s public-market transaction implied […]
Florida developer raises $175M to expand multifamily pipeline
Miami multifamily developer and investor Neology Group has raised $175 million in capital to prepare for a next new construction wave in Florida and the Southeast as the national building pipeline shrinks and renter demand rises. The capital gives Neology the ability to pursue about $1 billion in deals, according to the company. Lissette Calderon, […]
Why Property Rights are the Foundation of the American Dream
George Washington is credited with saying, “Freedom and property rights are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.” As America reflects on 250 years of independence, the sentiment feels as relevant as ever. Property rights are not an abstract legal concept. They are the foundation of economic opportunity, personal security, community stability and the […]
How Title Industry Culture Drives the Customer Experience
People matter in the title and real estate settlement service business. Relationships matter. Experience matters. A strong escrow officer or title professional can move revenue and change how a customer feels about the most important transaction of their life. So, the competition for talent is fierce. Companies want proven producers, immediate credibility and a faster […]
Better Buyer Matching can Unlock the Next Housing Listing
Everyone agrees that housing has a supply problem. But the industry measures supply mainly by counting units and listings, while nearly everyone surrounding a housing transaction earns revenue from movement: applications, showings, contracts, loans, inspections, appraisals, title orders and closings. Construction adds stock. Matching creates movement. That distinction matters in the current market. Existing-home sales […]