Morning Roundup (2/28/2022)– UWM, Pending Home Sales

Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 28. Russia’s currency plummeted against the dollar due to sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies. More than 350 civilians have died since the invasion began. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a dispute over the E.P.A.’s power to limit greenhouse gases. The Mortgage Note Reports UWM Teams Up Again With Scandal-Plagued Casa: Despite his misogynistic attacks on the wife of a competitor, it appears Anthony Casa is once again in Mat Ishbia’s fold with his new UMortgage business. Pending Home Sales: Pending home sales continued a three-month streak of declines in January, with contract signings down 5.7% to 109.5 in January and 9.5% YOY. NAREB Exec Named: C. Renee Wilson has…

C. Renee Wilson Named NAREB Executive Director

C. Renee Wilson has been named executive director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), NAREB announced. Wilson has served as interim executive director for the last seven months, before which she served as special assistant to the president, special projects manager, executive and management consultant, and national relationship manager. She has been a NAREB member since 2005. “NAREB is fortunate to have someone with Renee’s qualifications as our Executive Director,” said NAREB President Lydia M. Pope. “Her long-standing relationship with NAREB and wealth of on-the-job experience makes her uniquely qualified to fill this vitally important position.” Wilson plays a critical role in compiling NAREB’s annual “State of Housing in Black America” report, a study documenting root causes…