Listing his estate in Beverly HIlls for just under $10 million, Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton is moving on. The 11,012-square-foot mansion, a Spanish-style home built in the 1920s, is currently on the market for $9.995 million.

Workforce Housing in the New Economy took center stage during a recent conference hosted by the University of Miami's School of Business Administration, School of Architecture, and Office of Civil and Community Engagement. Featuring expert commentary from past and present leaders for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Consumer Federation of America, and Habitat for Humanity, the Florida-based event provided insight into the policies, programs, and regulations that are impacting housing for U.S. workers.

Two former Goldman Sachs executives have joined forces to establish Kingsguard Advisors, LP. Announcing the November 1 launch date of their new venture, the co-founders of the company also revealed that they have formed a strategic partnership with Investcorp.

The directorship of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has appointed a new leader for the company. Naming Timothy L. Buzby as as president and CEO, Farmer Mac's board announced that the industry veteran's term was effective immediately.

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank has listed her Los Angeles abode for $9.495 million. Swank has called the expansive estate, located in the city's Pacific Palisades area, home since 2007, when she purchased the property for a reported $5.8 million.

Singer Sheryl Crow has listed her 11-acre California estate for $15.95 million. According to RealEstalker.com, the Grammy-winner's property in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills boasts three houses, as well as resort-style grounds with expansive views of the city's skyline.

Tree.com, Inc., and LendingTree, LLC, are welcoming a new senior leader to their ranks. The entities recently announced that Nikul Patel has been appointed as senior vice president of products.

Missouri-based Mortgage Returns is celebrating a strong 2012 thus far, recently revealing that the company's revenue has grown significantly since January. The database management and automated marketing services provider has reported a 50 percent uptick in revenue since the start of the year.

The former Beverly Hills home of Ernest Borgnine has hit the market in Los Angeles, California. The gated estate, designed in 1938 by architect L.G. Scherer, is currently listed for $3.395 million.

While the fall months look to be unprecedented for the housing market, LendingTree expects tight lending requirements will keep many borrowers from taking advantage.