Douglas Elliman brings on industry marketing leader for rebrand

As the luxury brokerage continues to work on a comprehensive rebrand, it has welcomed back Natalie Passerini as chief marketing officer.

UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition

The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026.

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat

Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies.

Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO

Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering.