Joseph Lenz is a managing director and co-head of research at TPG Angelo Gordon. He becomes the 13th member of Anywhere’s board this week after the franchising giant added a seat. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Category: Inman News
Need a roomie? Zillow now allows you to list single rooms for rent
Landlords now have the ability to list single rooms for rent on Zillow, as affordability concerns relegate more renters to living with roommates. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Top NYC team leaves Compass for new Side venture
As the Belisario Cruz Reyn Team, the group was fourth overall on the list of New York’s real estate teams with over 20 agents, with $155 million in sales volume. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
7 new real estate books that should be on your reading list
Whether looking for advice as a new agent, as a real estate investor, or as a seasoned agent, these seven new releases by established industry names can offer a lending hand when it comes to pushing your business to the next level. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Flagstar mortgages could help NYCB shore up its balance sheet
Troubled New York Community Bancorp is reportedly ready to pledge about $5 billion in home loans originated by Flagstar Bank as collateral for risk transfer that would bolster its capital. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Nir Meir charged with larceny alongside HFZ, Omnibuild execs
HFZ, Meir and executives from both HFZ and Omnibuild allegedly defrauded subcontractors, investors and the City of New York. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Broker Spotlight: Jeff Valentino, Valentino Group
Find out why this North Carolina broker says that real estate is as much a hospitality business as a sales and marketing one. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Monica Fabbio and team join @properties Christie’s
The FAB Property Group founder has been operating in the Austin luxury market for over 20 years and is in the top 0.25 percent of agents in the city. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Ryan Serhant touts new book, Netflix series on Andy Cohen
The broker and CEO said the forthcoming Netflix series that follows SERHANT. would “totally redefine the genre” but did not specify a release date. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]