Guaranteed Rate Affinity Welcomes Josh Rakiey as Vice President of Mortgage Lending

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services, today announced that Josh Rakiey has joined the company as Vice President of Mortgage Lending.

GlobeNewsWire • a day ago

Coldwell Banker Marks 120 Years with "The Letter," a New National Advertising Campaign Celebrating the Emotional Impact of Home

Debuting during the 2026 football season on a streaming service, the new campaign marks 120 years of Coldwell Banker affiliated agents handing families the keys to the places where their lives unfold. MADISON, N.J.

PRNewsWire • Sep 14, 2026

Compass CEO Says 42% of Homes Took a Price Cut

Compass (NYSE:COMP) CEO Robert Reffkin went on CNBC this morning with a striking data point and a buyer-friendly pitch.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 10, 2026

Here's how the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers

Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.

Market Watch • Aug 27, 2026

Christie's International Real Estate Launches In Abu Dhabi Amid Historic Housing-Market Growth

CHICAGO and ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Christie's International Real Estate is launching in Abu Dhabi, bringing its global luxury real estate network to an international housing market experiencing extraordinary growth. The new agency, Christie's International Real Estate Abu Dhabi, is owned by Jackie Johns and Dinesh Chhatwani, the team behind Christie's International Real Estate Dubai, the brand's 2025 Affiliate of the Year.

PRNewsWire • Aug 25, 2026

Guaranteed Rate Affinity's Mina Yasuda Marks 10 Years in Mortgage Industry with Launch of The Mina Group

CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services, today announced the formation of The Mina Group, led by vice president of mortgage lending Mina Yasuda. The team will expand Yasuda's ability to help borrowers understand their financing options and navigate the homebuying process.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 20, 2026

Compass: Beating The Industry At Every Turn

Compass remains a high-conviction buy as it outperforms the real estate industry despite a weak housing market. COMP's acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate and rapid synergy realization are driving superior transaction and GTV growth versus peers. Q2 results showed 16% brokerage GTV growth and $363M adjusted EBITDA, with margins expanding and synergy targets raised.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Guaranteed Rate Affinity's Sam Skipworth Expands Denver Business with New Team

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services, today announced that Sam Skipworth, vice president of mortgage lending, has launched The Skipworth Team. The new team will give Skipworth more time to support homebuyers and referral partners across the Denver area.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 13, 2026

Compass Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Compass NYSE: COMP reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with results exceeding its guidance range as the company continued integrating the Anywhere businesses acquired earlier this year.

MarketBeat • Aug 5, 2026

Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Compass (COMP) Is Still a Bargain Stock

Compass (COMP) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026