RealPage may catch break under Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

Rental software company RealPage could soon see a reprieve from state and local efforts to ban its algorithmic pricing system thanks to a new tax bill passed Thursday by the House of Representatives under President Trump’s administration. Continue reading

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

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

AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications

Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform (IVP) allows lenders to transform their workflows and make smarter decisions. Continue reading

Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May

Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow’s latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600. Continue reading

Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year

After growing by 22 percent last year, inventory is “a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,” according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February. Continue reading

EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams

Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after eight years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1 billion. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers enters Philadelphia, Mexico City markets

Engel & Völkers Philadelphia will be led by Jim Becker, Ed Casella and Logan Rothman, while Mexico City will be helmed by Rodrigo Pérez del Toro and Malusa de Nova. Continue reading

Nest Seekers sues Serhant in CT, adding to string of lawsuits

The $10 million lawsuit alleges two former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm’s commissions, clients, intellectual and other confidential property as Ryan Serhant used “unfair and deceptive trade practices” to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut. Continue reading

Compass adds 10 principal agents to Ocean City office

Compass has recruited 15 agents from an Ocean City, New Jersey, RE/MAX franchise, 10 of whom will serve as principal agents. The new recruits represent $136 million in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading

An ‘entire neighborhood’ for sale? Let’s unpack that viral TikTok video

A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker’s claim that an ‘entire neighborhood’ was about to hit the market. Continue reading