Fannie, Freddie ordered to accept new VantageScore 4.0 credit score
While questions remain about the new policy, FHFA Director Bill Pulte says lenders must still use "tri-merge" process to obtain scores from all three major credit bureaus....
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Hive MLS hires RentSpree to assist members
RentSpree's tenant screening, application processing and marketing will now help members of Hive MLS work with renters...
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Portal wars field a new fighter — backed by the country’s largest news publisher
Mysterious newcomer plans to generate buyer and seller leads quickly after teaming up with Gannett Company to display listings across its news sites....
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Buyers and sellers face off as inventory and delistings rise
Delistings outpaced inventory growth in June even as price cuts surged, showing that a growing number of sellers are unwilling to compromise when it comes to their selling goals....
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First speakers announced for Inman On Tour Texas 2025
Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event....
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Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness
It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty...
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Expert energy: How to become the go-to agent in any market
The real estate agents who rise to the top, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones who commit to daily growth, connection and service....
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Speed-to-lead is not the same as speed-to-qualify
You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper....
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These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S. and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports....
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Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over tariffs is weighing on consumer confidence....
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