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 deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8% annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1%, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Daniela Pagani takes control
As women like this Chicago luxury broker step into real estate, Melanie Klein writes, they continue to redefine success and carve out pathways to lasting financial independence
by Melanie Klein Mar 24
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Anna Uliassi on crafting a legacy
Coach Melanie Klein shares how buying a small condo on a budget set this real estate professional up for long-term investor success and financial independence
by Melanie Klein Mar 17
6 named to NAR REACH Australia's latest class
REACH now has 285 companies in its ecosystem across its US residential and commercial programs, Israel, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
Weak February jobs report moves the needle on mortgage rates
Mortgage rates eased Friday as investors took stock of new data showing employers added 151,000 workers to their payrolls in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%
by Matt Carter Mar 7
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
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Help clients get spring deals done with an assumable mortgage
Get buyers off the fence and help sellers market their homes more effectively when you tap into the potential of assumable mortgages, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Mar 6
As JVs struggle, Rate names top salesman to head retail mortgage
Guaranteed Rate Inc.'s retail mortgage operations named Shant Banosian as president on Wednesday as joint ventures with Compass and Anywhere Real Estate strove to generate profits
by Matt Carter Mar 5
NAR names new general counsel as Lesley Muchow quietly steps aside
Jon Waclawski was named as Muchow's replacement after nearly a decade serving on NAR’s political and legal teams. NAR also replaced the legal team behind Sitzer | Burnett, Batton
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
Maverick Systems expands reach of recruiting data
The software company launched a year ago with the intent to help industry leaders better predict when agents might leave their office and who to target from market competitors
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 26
December home prices extend decade-long growth streak
The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5% and 3.9%, continuing a streak of quarterly appreciation since 2012
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 25
NAR pulls the plug on its annual tech conference
The Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit will 'evolve' to provide year-round education, while signature events will move to other NAR conferences
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
DOGE cost-cutting exposes risk to cities with federal office space
Impact on certain markets may be ‘profound,’ attorneys warn, as federal agencies look to cut the size of their real estate footprint by as much as 50% under the Trump administration
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
Over the 4 weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the US have jumped 7.9% from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6