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FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

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VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model. Continue reading →

Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog

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A new report suggests that the industry’s push toward pocket listings is emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers. Continue reading →

The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what that means for agents

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Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. Continue reading →

Florida just made it harder to block new housing development

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Appeals to neighborhood character alone won’t be enough to kill a proposal if a developer has proposed reasonable mitigation measures. Continue reading →

Agent commissions show ‘stickiness’ nearly 2 years after NAR settlement

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Roughly two-thirds of agents reported no significant shift in commission levels since the 2024 NAR settlement, a new report found. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market

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Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, a move that could bring digital assets further into mainstream home financing. Continue reading →

CMLS slams ‘false narrative’ as coming-soon partnerships spread

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The Council of Multiple Listing Services argued that a “false narrative” about pre-marketing homes is gaining traction. Continue reading →

Luxury homes aren’t just trophies anymore — they’re wealth strategy

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Affluent buyers are approaching property less as a status symbol and more as an asset tied to lifestyle, identity and long-term wealth. Continue reading →

Real’s new growth chief aims to add 10K agents in 2026

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Newly appointed Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity focuses on recruitment, retention and scaling at a sustainable pace. Continue reading →

Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues

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The cuts come amid a broader wave of consolidation across the real estate industry, with several other firms also cutting staff in recent months. Continue reading →