Credit bureaus slam plan to cut them out of FICO score pricing

Lending industry groups and FHFA director Bill Pulte welcomed Fair Isaac’s new direct license pricing as a useful first step, but said more reforms and competition are needed. Continue reading

Forget private marketplaces, Colorado brokers launch full-transparency offensive

RE/MAX Alliance, RE/MAX Professionals, RE/MAX of Cherry Creek, and West + Main Homes have partnered with Final Offer — a platform that lets buyers and their agents see all competing offers in real-time, complete with prices, terms, and contingencies. Continue reading

Cloze’s MAIA is smart, task-driven and enterprise-ready: Tech Review

Craig Rowe reviews Cloze AI’s latest, a system-wide artificial intelligence business assistant called MAIA, tasked with helping real estate agents manage tasks, people, events and business. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Luxury isn’t price, it’s experience

The Agency Camano Island’s Bob Wold and Ellen Bohn blend decades of experience with a community-first mindset, creating client experiences that go beyond price points. Continue reading

Zillow released its price forecast for hundreds of US markets. What will happen near you?

The real estate portal giant expects a chill on prices to spread through markets across the country over the next year, with pockets of strong price growth in the red-hot Midwest and Northeast. Continue reading

Here’s why price cuts are sweeping the country

Reports released on Thursday by Redfin and Realtor.com show that homesellers are increasingly motivated to sell, especially in lower price ranges and on single-family homes. Continue reading

What does Compass’ last big acquisition say about Anywhere?

With the merger expected to close late next year, what kind of changes should agents and consumers expect when the nation’s top two brokerages by sales volume become one? Continue reading

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

Take time for you! 10 tips for showing up as your best self

Loving real estate doesn’t mean giving it everything, Martha Melendez writes. Flexibility is only freedom if you protect your own boundaries. Continue reading

Government shutdown could bring mortgage rates down

Investors seeking safety in bonds and mortgage-backed securities can bring rates down. Yields on 10-year Treasurys fell 4 basis points on first day of shutdown. Continue reading