Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes. Continue reading
A signed agreement doesn’t hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity. Continue reading
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics. Continue reading
FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly “on thin ice” with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie and Freddie credit score policy. Continue reading
OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in writing Thursday. Continue reading
Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals’ role in the homeownership journey. Continue reading
Mortgage giants allegedly weren’t informed in advance that they’d be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work. Continue reading
While questions remain about the new policy, FHFA Director Bill Pulte says lenders must still use “tri-merge” process to obtain scores from all three major credit bureaus. Continue reading
Housing counselor Rachael Hite says that VA loan holders who are having challenges paying their mortgages are losing a mortgage rescue and restructure plan called VASP. Continue reading
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention. Continue reading