News Vince Leisey named president of BHHS franchisor HSF AffiliatesLeisey’s appointment is the latest in a string of executive changes within the HomeServices of America network.Zillow will begin banning noncompliant listings on June 30Zillow will begin notifying agents of noncompliant listings on May 28 and will ban them after an agent’s third notice.eXp welcomes top-producing team in NebraskaERS Real Estate Group, formerly known as kwELITE, is joining eXp, and has announced a $70 million merger with Good Life Capital.Despite new veteran partial claim bill, some advocates call for VASP revivalSome housing advocates continue to call for restoration of the VASP program even as a new bill works its way through the legislative process.Mortgage rates remain close to 7{dedc6b1112e09b2a959d0354dcb9f6963932ccec65552269e20c5977ff3a1868}, but there are positives for housingMortgage rates rose in the past week, but even as they remain close to 7{dedc6b1112e09b2a959d0354dcb9f6963932ccec65552269e20c5977ff3a1868}, there’s little evidence to suggest they’ll move much higher and further constraint housing affordability.What’s the goal of ending the Fannie and Freddie conservatorship?The GSEs have been under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis, so what’s the goal of ending that status?Rocket has regionalized consumer direct channelRocket Companies, known for its call center model, is diversifying its channel strategy amid deals to acquire Redfin and Mr. Cooper.National home prices reached record high in April: First AmericanThe market is showing signs of rebalancing despite high home prices, as the annual growth rate has slowed to its lowest level since 2012.MBA’s Bob Broeksmit: ‘The CFPB is listening’ to industry concernsThe MBA has been working closely with the CFPB, a frequent target of the group’s criticism during Rohit Chopra’s leadership.Bill Pulte is putting ‘obese’ Fannie and Freddie ‘on the treadmill’Pulte described layers of bureaucracy and paperwork that has raised the cost of housing and made Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac \"obese.\"