Real Estate News

Cotality and Ascend licensed to generate FICO scores for lenders
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:22:46
Fair Isaac's Mortgage Direct License Program is aimed at eliminating mark-ups charged by credit reporting agencies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — backers of competing VantageScore. read more»

Before you tap to invest: Bridging proptech’s financial literacy gap
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:05:58
Real estate technology is making investing more accessible than ever, Amanda Neely writes. Yet, without proper financial education, many investors risk mistaking ease of entry for smart wealth building. read more»

Offering plans explained: Red flags every real estate broker must catch before closing
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:56:49
Real estate attorney and new contributor Brett Stack says these six red flags should cause co-op and condo agents to hit the brakes for further review on transactions in the Big Apple. read more»

Dems raise antitrust concerns over Compass-Anywhere merger
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:41:11
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are asking the DoJ and FTC to "thoroughly investigate" the pending deal, which they claim would "entrench existing antitrust and price manipulation concerns that have been at the center of mounting litigation." read more»

Unlisted founder talks inventory, seller signals, market opportunity
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:25:50
Unlisted founder Katie Hill believes off-market is the solution to real estate's long-standing inventory problems. But her idea has been tried before. read more»

Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:35:07
Zillow reports that, despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms. read more»

Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 9:55:29
Windermere's Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a "remarkably stable" year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026. read more»

Why agents should participate in a pitch battle in 2026
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 9:00:04
Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes. read more»

Dunbar’s Number explains why average agents stay average
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 4:00:28
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain stable, meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. Here's why that's not enough to sustain a real estate business today. read more»

5 qualities every great transaction coordinator must have in 2026
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 1:56:41
Behind every smooth real estate closing is a transaction coordinator who keeps it all moving, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s what separates the good from the truly great. read more»

No lead-gen unicorns: 3 real ways to get clients to the closing table
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:51:32
Stop chasing that next "magical" lead source, Josh Ries writes. Implement a lead-generation system that will sustain your business for the long haul. read more»

Mortgage demand dips as Fed signals cautious approach to rates
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:45:18
Homebuyer demand is still stronger than a year ago, but seasonal shifts have pushed the mix of business toward refinancing, which accounted for 59% of loan applications last week. read more»

Instagram’s new Stories update changes visibility for agents
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:49:41
Instagram has quietly announced shareable Stories, creating a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes. read more»

Douglas Elliman brings on industry marketing leader for rebrand
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:23:05
As the luxury brokerage continues to work on a comprehensive rebrand, it has welcomed back Natalie Passerini as chief marketing officer. read more»

UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:44:55
The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026. read more»

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:15:09
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies. read more»

Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:26:11
Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering. read more»

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 9:55:26
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil. read more»