Current News & Events
The Real Brokerage Names Jason Cassity as Chief Growth Officer
According to the company, Cassity will be responsible for architecting, leading and accelerating the company’s growth strategy for its brokerage business. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage Names Jason Cassity as Chief Growth Officer
Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
TransUnion previously announced its 99-cent deal. Continue Reading Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
Playa is the owner and operator of resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Continue Reading Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
Delivery is scheduled for fall 2026. Continue Reading 205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
OMB Director Vought Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Vought’s ordered the CFPB staff to grant access to all “non-classified” systems to the members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Continue Reading OMB Director Vought Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Inside the CFPB
Musk posted to X “CFPB RIP” with an emoji tombstone next to the text. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Inside the CFPB
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
New leadership at federal agencies, a possible cause for some of the Los Angeles wildfires, and new HGTV shows that don’t seem very new. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
House Bill 1169 is sponsored by Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, who is also a former Lutheran minister. Continue Reading Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
Eddie Blanco Installed as Miami Association of Realtors’ 2025 Chairman
Blanco is the broker and owner of Stratwell, a real estate brokerage with offices in Miami and Naples. Continue Reading Eddie Blanco Installed as Miami Association of Realtors’ 2025 Chairman
James Patchett Named Chief Executive at Gilbane Development Company
Patchett will succeed Edward Broderick, who was recently appointed CEO of Gilbane Inc. Continue Reading James Patchett Named Chief Executive at Gilbane Development Company
Report: CFPB General Counsel Stepping Down
Frotman joined the CFPB in October 2021 and was one of the first hires by Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading Report: CFPB General Counsel Stepping Down
Trial Date Set for the Alexander Brothers
The brothers are the sons of the high-profile Miami developer Shlomy Alexander. Continue Reading Trial Date Set for the Alexander Brothers















