VantageScore: New scoring model could qualify 4.9M extra borrowers

Company puts heat on regulators to stick to 2025 timetable for requiring lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 to evaluate borrowers, saying delays could impact “creditworthy people of color.” Continue reading

New Boom API to scale reporting of tenant payments to credit bureaus

Boom’s new product will allow virtually any large-scale property management platform or rent payment gateway to directly embed its payment reporting module for faster, simpler reporting of tenant payment records. Continue reading

Gary Keller takes stand in person as Sitzer | Burnett verdict nears

Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week. Continue reading

Is now the right time to start your new side hustle?

Whether you’re saving for something big or trying to figure out how to stay in real estate until the market turns, Erin McCormick Torres offers tips to help you develop new streams of income. Continue reading

Real-life ghost stories from really terrified real estate agents

What do licenses and ghost stories have in common? Every real estate agent has one. OK, maybe not all agents, but these believers do. Here are real-life ghost stories from agents in the field. Continue reading

11 realities that make today’s market spookier than ever

From clients who ghost you to security concerns and more, the ever-changing real estate industry can be a pretty scary place. Broker Cara Ameer lays out some of the things you need to watch out for now. Continue reading

How luxury agents can leverage buyer trends for historic homes

The desire for uniqueness is driving a rising demand for historic homes in the luxury real estate sector. Buyers today love the character and craftsmanship that a historical property exudes, and want a home that expresses their one-of-a-kind personalit… Continue reading