The American Real Estate Association (ARA) has appointed John Blount as its chief lobbyist, a newly created position. Blount runs Blount Strategic Initiatives, a Washington, DC-focused lobbying firm representing corporations and trade associations. From 1983 to 1991,...
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMPP) announced it has joined the American Real Estate Association (ARA). According to the New York City-based company, agents affiliated with Compass International Holdings portfolio of brokerages will have the choice to become...
New board members at the American Real Estate Association, a cryptic social media message from the Opendoor CEO, and who’s to blame for the European heat wave? From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of June 29-July 3....
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Nov. 10-14. Miss: The Wrong Answer. The Miss of the week –...
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Sept. 15-19....