Jim Bush and Michael Quintiliani Featured in Daily Journal’s New Laws Supplement

Jim Bush and Michael Quintiliani Featured in Daily Journal’s New Laws Supplement

Partner Jim Bush and Associate Michael Quintiliani were featured in the Daily Journal’s New California Laws 2026 supplement, which was also highlighted in the Business by LA Times Studios’ New California Laws Handbook. Their article, “AB 565:... Read more »

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Discloses Major Stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Michael Burry, the investor who famously predicted the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, says he holds major positions in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and believes the companies will soon... Read more »
Michael Williamson Jumps From Sotheby’s to AKG Christie’s

Michael Williamson Jumps From Sotheby’s to AKG Christie’s

Sotheby’s International Realty has lost its regional manager for Southern California, Michael Williamson, to AKG Christie’s International Real Estate. Williamson has joined AKG Christie’s as a broker and regional manager, according to... Read more »
Michael Bremer joins Calque as CEO

Michael Bremer joins Calque as CEO

Calque, a company that partners with lenders to offer non-contingent mortgages to homebuyers, has appointed Michael Bremer as CEO. Before joining Calque, Bremer (a 2020 HousingWire Insider), served as the executive vice... Read more »
Michael Bremer joins Calque as CEO

Freddie Mac names president Michael Hutchins interim CEO

Freddie Mac on Friday announced that its president Michael Hutchins has been appointed interim CEO, effective March 16, but the company continues its search for a permanent appointment. He will replace Michael DeVito, who... Read more »
Michael Eisner’s 5M Malibu Listing Drops Off Market

Michael Eisner’s $195M Malibu Listing Drops Off Market

After spending about 18 months seeking a buyer, a Malibu estate listed for $195 million by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has quietly come off market, according to listing sites. The estate... Read more »
Smart Rate, Michael Strauss no longer authorized to do business in Illinois

Smart Rate, Michael Strauss no longer authorized to do business in Illinois

Smart Rate Mortgage, LLC is no longer licensed as a residential mortgage company in Illinois. Meanwhile, Michael Strauss, its only loan officer, now has an inactive status on his license, according to the Illinois Department of... Read more »