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Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows

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Purchase loan requests are up 7 percent from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities. Continue reading →

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

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Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading →

Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

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Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone. Continue reading →

Understanding Clear Cooperation’s delayed marketing exempt listings

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Navigating the National Association of Realtors’ amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don’t want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis’ lead. Continue reading →

7 conversations every agent must master to thrive in 2025

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Communication isn’t just part of the job of a real estate professions; it is the job, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready for your toughest conversations. Continue reading →

Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

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The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading →

NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option

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After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new “delayed marketing exempt listings.” Continue reading →

1 week left to nominate Future Leaders in Real Estate

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Friday is the deadline to submit nominations in six categories for Inman’s honors in recognition of breakout industry talent under the age of 40. Continue reading →

Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections

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Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading →

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →