News Evernest acquires Poplar Homes and $15M in tech-focused fundingProperty management company Evernest announced on Wednesday its largest acquisition to date. The company will acquire tech-enabled property management platform Poplar Homes alongside $15 million in growth-centered funding.Education and problem solving are keys to reverse for purchase business, agents sayTwo real estate agents explain some of their thoughts on the HECM for Purchase program and the success they\'ve seen with it.RE/MAX hires Travis Saxton as EVP of strategySaxton has over two decades of experience working in residential real estate technology, digital marketing and management consulting.Nosalek plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of MLS PIN settlementAfter 16 months of back and forth, the MLS PIN plaintiffs claim the DOJ will not provide any information on desired amendments.How Trump’s executive orders impact homebuildersMany of the executive orders Donald Trump signed on his first day in office have direct consequences for homebuilders.After sentencing of reverse mortgage scammer, Illinois activists seek home preservation programFollowing the sentencing of scammer Mark Diamond, Illinois is considering a home renovation program for older residents under state law.MBA teams with Cleveland State University on mortgage banking education programThe program, led by professor Debbie Hoffman, offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Real estate negotiation: 8 effective strategies from a KW mega brokerLearn the tried-and-tested strategies of successful real estate negotiation from coach and KW mega broker Sean Moudry.Bay Area brokerage buys back independence to ‘make meaning, not money’Sereno is Christie\'s most productive affiliate brand in the country. It recently repurchased its independence from @properties.Trump administration initiates federal hiring freeze, return-to-office mandateThe new executive actions could impact the 2.3-million federal employee workforce, including agencies and offices that manage housing issues.