Freddie Mac names former Ginnie Mae head Sam Valverde to executive role

Sam Valverde, who stepped down as acting president of Ginnie Mae on Nov. 30, will join Freddie Mac as vice president of mission and community engagement in the government-sponsored enterprise’s single-family acquisitions division. The move is effective Monday.With more than 20 years of experience in

Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.Are you looking to add a dose of inspiration, humor and expertise to your Instagram feed? From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, the

Referrals are out, online searches are in: What agents need to know

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agent’s business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way b