Let mortgage lenders pull one credit score, trade group says

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The tri-merge system is “an anachronism from the days when there were significant disparities in coverage by the credit bureaus,” MBA says in advocating new approach. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae dials back sales expectations by 220,000 homes

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Driving the revised forecast are expectations for slightly cooler economic growth and hotter inflation, which could mean mortgage rates come down a little more slowly. Continue reading →

RE/MAX taps an industry veteran to revive Motto Mortgage brand

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Former PHH Mortgage executive Vic Lombardo was most recently COO of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a joint venture between nonbank lender Guaranteed Rate and Anywhere Real Estate. Continue reading →

In this tale of 2 markets, what’s the story where you are? Pulse

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Tell us what your market looks like. Is it on the upswing? Downswing? Who has the advantage where you are, buyers or sellers (or neither)? Continue reading →

‘Construction is in a funk’: Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain

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The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to face cooled buyer demand in response to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs this year with builder sentime… Continue reading →

These 6 maps capture a real estate market in turmoil

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A new analysis of Redfin data shows where homes are sitting, where sellers are pulling back and where prices are rising and falling the most amid ongoing slow market. Continue reading →

3 critical keys to launching a new career in real estate

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Ready to make the most of your new real estate career? Learn from team leader Carl Medford, and create a firm foundation for your business. Continue reading →

Looking back at Aug. 17: Are agents better off than we were a year ago?

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No, the real estate world didn’t end a year ago with implementation of the terms of NAR’s commission settlement. However, it did change. Here’s how, according to Cara Ameer. Continue reading →

Back to the land: What real estate agents need to know about the off-grid and homesteading surge

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The once-niche appeal of self-sufficient, sustainable and off-grid living is going mainstream. For agents, understanding this buyer and learning how to market to them can mean new opportunities in a changing market. Continue reading →

Why minor course corrections can make a major difference in your real estate business

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Want to reach higher levels in your real estate career? Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, offers an overview of how critically important incremental improvements are to your long-term success. This article is based on an excerpt from his book … Continue reading →