Pacaso appoints David Kallery as president

Pacaso appoints David Kallery as president

Real estate September 10, 2025 Pacaso’s new lead will guide its international expansion process; the firm’s first listing abroad went live in 2021. Image credit: Pacaso   By Amirah Keaton for Luxury Daily... Read more »
National Association of Realtors Announces New Senior Vice President of Education & Events

National Association of Realtors Announces New Senior Vice President of Education & Events

CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of Realtorsâ (NAR) today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Ranno as its new Senior Vice President of Education & Events. Ranno brings a proven track record of transforming organizations... Read more »
Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump?

Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump?

Today, we woke up to former President Trump as our newly elected president and a Republican Senate. What does this mean for housing? First and foremost, mortgage rates have shot up today... Read more »
WSFS president talks motivation for reverse mortgage survey, potential future action

WSFS president talks motivation for reverse mortgage survey, potential future action

Last month, Northeast regional lender WSFS Mortgage released the results of a survey that measured reverse mortgage product sentiments. It found that more people seem to be aware of the potential value... Read more »
Lamacchia Realty acquires family brokerage of NAR President Kevin Sears

Lamacchia Realty acquires family brokerage of NAR President Kevin Sears

Lamacchia Realty is expanding its presence in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. On Monday, the independent brokerage announced that it had acquired Springfield, Massachusetts-based Sears Real Estate. Founded in 1971 by... Read more »
Lamacchia Realty acquires family brokerage of NAR President Kevin Sears

CHLA appoints new vice president

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), a Washington, D.C., advocacy group representing smaller mortgage lenders, appointed Paulina McGrath to the position of vice president, it announced on Tuesday.  In this role,... Read more »
Lamacchia Realty acquires family brokerage of NAR President Kevin Sears

Kelly Davids named president of The Appraisal Foundation

The Appraisal Foundation this week named Kelly Davids, former superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, as its new president. The hiring comes after the foundation has faced... Read more »

NAR Responds to President Joe Biden's Remarks on Lowering Housing Costs for American Families – Suzanne Bouhia

2024 National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks on lowering housing costs for American families: “While the National Association of REALTORS® appreciates... Read more »
Lamacchia Realty acquires family brokerage of NAR President Kevin Sears

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 »
President Biden floats ,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit

President Biden floats $10,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit

Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and “starter home” sellers. However,... Read more »