FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading

Missouri woman pleads guilty in Graceland fraud case

In a change of plea hearing on Tuesday, Lisa Jeanine Findley told a federal judge in Memphis that she would plead guilty to a charge of mail fraud she incurred last August while attempting to fraudulently auction off Graceland. Continue reading

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Bl… Continue reading

Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court

In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement. Continue reading

Patterson Homes joins Century 21 as 1st Memphis-based firm

Under Patterson’s leadership at Century 21, the team will continue serving clients in Shelby and Desoto counties, specializing in residential and commercial buying and selling, while strengthening brand recognition in the Greater Memphis area. Continue reading

‘Voluntary moves are gone’: Why today’s buyer looks so different

More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here’s what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market. Continue reading

How to skirt the bidding war: Agents share their strategies

In today’s competitive market, houses in all price ranges are drawing multiple offers, leaving many buyers in the lurch and exhausting agents. Here, pros share with Inman how they’re getting by and what they see as the path forward. Continue reading

Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners

The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5 percent greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow. Continue reading