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HomeServices of America welcomes yet another new executive

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HomeServices of America has announced the addition of another new executive to its roster. On Monday, the firm announced the appointment of Renee Gonzales as its new vice president of core services integrations. In this newly created role, Gonzales will focus on accelerating the business growth and operational alignment across HomeServices’ national network of companies. […]

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Frank Martell leaves loanDepot, takes CEO role at SmartRent

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Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell has officially moved on. SmartRent Inc., a provider of smart community technology solutions for the rental housing industry, on Monday announced that Martell will take on the roles of president and CEO effective immediately. Martell, who has been a member of SmartRent’s board of directors and served on the board’s

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What makes a strong leader? The women of housing offer their thoughts

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The women of the housing industry took to the stage on Wednesday morning during the Women of Influence Forum to share leadership stories and strategies on the final day of The Gathering by HousingWire. For Michelle Sipe, the senior vice president of operations at insurance firm SimplyIOA, one of the most important leadership lessons she

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Diane Tomb out, Chris Morton in as CEO of ALTA

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has appointed Chris Morton as its new CEO effective immediately, the organization announced Tuesday. Morton, who previously served as ALTA’s senior vice president of public affairs and chief advocacy officer, succeeds Diane Tomb, who filled the seat for the past six years. “As the leader of our advocacy efforts,

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Hall Willkie steps down as president of Brown Harris Stevens

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Brown Harris Stevens will soon be without its longtime president, Hall Willkie.  On Monday, the real estate firm announced that Willkie will be stepping down as New York City brokerage president, effective July 1. But Willkie’s journey with the firm is not over as he will serve as a full-time consultant. His consulting contract is

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Ginger Wilcox’s leadership formula at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

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Before she ever stepped into the role of president at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Ginger Wilcox had lived nearly every side of the real estate business. She previously worked as an agent, learning the intense demands of serving clients through one of life’s biggest financial decisions. She also operated as a broker, understanding

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Denee Evans will step down as CMLS CEO

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The MLS industry’s trade group, the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) is looking for a new CEO. On Thursday, the trade group announced that longtime CEO Denee Evans is stepping down at the end of this year. Evans is staying in her role through December 2025 “to ensure a seamless and collaborative transition,” according

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Reverse mortgage veteran Dino Guadagnino joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity as regional VP

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Guaranteed Rate Affinity (GRA) announced this week that it has appointed longtime reverse mortgage industry professional Dino Guadagnino to serve as regional vice president of reverse mortgages. His arrival comes as GRA focuses on “strengthening its commitment” to the space and to “the senior borrowers it serves,” the company stated. Guadagnino most recently served as

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Vince Leisey hired as president of HSF Affiliates

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There’s yet another new executive in the HomeServices of America ecosystem. Vince Leisey has been named the president of HSF Affiliates, the franchisor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS), which is the residential real estate franchise network owned by HomeServices of America. “Vince’s passion for the network and our franchisees, coupled with his results-oriented approach makes

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