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See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

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Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings. Continue reading →

Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth

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Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize. Continue reading →

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

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Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading →

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

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Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026

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The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125. Continue reading →

3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand

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Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights. Continue reading →

‘Selling the OC’ drops today. Get to know the agents

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We asked The Oppenheim Group’s Orange County agents to share three things most people don’t know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures. Continue reading →

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

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U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing. Continue reading →

Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit

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The 2.4 percent increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5 percent increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate. Continue reading →

Government shutdown nails housing programs in week 2

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The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown’s third week. Continue reading →