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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 →

What you need to know about the House’s new affordability bill

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The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. Continue reading →

On ‘Education Day,’ buyers teach you what they really want: Step 4

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In Part 4 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares a plan for “Education Day,” when buyers finally get to look at homes and figure out what features matter most. Continue reading →

How to help buyers prep their home financing homework: Step 3

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In Part 3 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval. Continue reading →

Here’s the last look at Redfin’s finances as an independent company

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The tech-based brokerage’s losses were mounting in 2025 before it merged with Rocket in a deal valued at just under $1.8B, according to new documents Continue reading →

How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes

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When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful. Continue reading →

Rocket’s appetite for growth could ding corporate debt rating

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Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4 billion. Continue reading →

With $15M goal, Knock turns to ‘everyday’ investors

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Alternative financing company Knock has secured $10 million from Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors, and Foundry Venture Capital. It’s using Wefunder to reach $15 million total. Continue reading →

5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete

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Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggest five must-have “apps” agents should offer consumers in their “app store.” Continue reading →