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Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

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From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning. Continue reading →

How to explain the pros and cons of AI for real estate

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As artificial intelligence remakes plans and processes, Carl Medford writes, it’s important to be transparent about how you use it to serve real estate clients. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal

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Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down. Continue reading →

Project to tackle appraisal bias continues with Nov. 1 hearing

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The public is invited to join leaders from the American Bankers Association and mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a hearing on tackling appraisal bias. Continue reading →

Software vendors gear up to support appraisal-free mortgages

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Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property. Continue reading →

Black Knight acquires Collateral Analytics

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Michael Sklarz, CEO of Collateral, will lead the Collateral business line after the acquisition and will report to Ben Graboske, president of Black Knight. Continue reading →