Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August....
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‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story
Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family....
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New rules for Fannie, Freddie credit scoring are stumping lenders
Mortgage giants allegedly weren't informed in advance that they'd be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work....
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American Real Estate Association partners with RLTYco
With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services....
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Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate ‘Armageddon’
The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego....
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Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group
The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass....
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SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area
This marks the luxury firm's second new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy and Antonio Nguyen....
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Are sellers coming off the sidelines in your market? Pulse
National numbers suggest we're finally seeing an end to the lock-in effect. How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?...
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Realtor vs. real estate agent: Why the difference matters
For consumers navigating a home sale and professionals building a career, Long Island Board of Realtors CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes, it’s essential to understand who’s representing your interests....
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How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes
When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful....
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