Awards

Felicia Grumet on why the best career moves often feel uncomfortable

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire spoke with Felicia Grumet, Chief Financial Officer at Newrez, about leadership, navigating change and the […]

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“Humans over houses”: Charis Moreno on why industry noise shouldn’t distract agents from what matters

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire spoke with Charis Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer at NextHome, about leadership, industry change and staying

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Staying close to the field: How Rachel Treadwell approaches leadership in valuations

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire reached out to Rachel Treadwell, Chief Valuations Officer at Nationwide Property and Appraisal Services

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Donna Schmidt on leadership, longevity and navigating change in mortgage servicing

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire reached out to Donna Schmidt, President and CEO of DLS Servicing and

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The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

There is a shift happening in real estate and mortgage, and it has less to do with rates or technology than with how companies show up. Branding was once treated as a finishing touch. Today, it is becoming a core part of how brokerages and lenders compete, and that evolution is on full display in

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Rising Star Ryan Kearns on scaling a mortgage brokerage

Each year, HousingWire’s Rising Stars award recognizes housing professionals ages 40 and under who are driving measurable results across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding. But the real story often unfolds after the recognition — when honorees leverage the recognition to scale teams, refine processes and deepen their industry influence. Ryan Kearns, managing member and loan

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Rising Star Leah Sommerville drives paperless mortgage workflows

For more than a decade, the HousingWire Rising Stars award has recognized professionals ages 40 and under who are driving measurable impact across housing. Since being named a 2025 Rising Star, Leah Sommerville has expanded both her leadership scope and her industry influence — transitioning into a sales leadership role at DocMagic while continuing to

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Announcing the 2026 TECH100 Real Estate Winners

The Tech100 Real Estate award honors the most innovative and impactful companies transforming the real estate industry. This award highlights organizations that are driving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, reshaping how real estate professionals operate and serve their clients. Now in its 7th year, the Tech100 Real Estate program provides a trusted resource for real estate professionals, showcasing

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Announcing the 2026 TECH100 Mortgage Winners

The Tech100 Mortgage Award recognizes the most innovative and influential organizations shaping the future of mortgage lending. Tech100 highlights companies delivering technology that meaningfully improves how mortgages are originated, processed, closed, and serviced — driving greater efficiency, transparency, and confidence across the housing ecosystem. Now in its 14th year, the Tech100 program has become a

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What are Tech Trendsetters most excited about right now?

With nominations for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters closing on Sept. 30, we’re continuing to spotlight previous honorees and industry leaders for their insights on tech in 2025. We asked one simple question: What project are you most excited about right now? Their responses highlight how artificial intelligence (AI), data, modernized infrastructure and tools for mortgage

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