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Mortgage groups welcomed HUD and FHFA plans for FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0, but want timelines, pricing and guidance.

Federal agencies on Wednesday took steps to bring newer credit scoring models into the mortgage underwriting process, marking a significant shift in how borrower risk is evaluated.

Miltiadis Kastanis shows how branded developments are transforming buyer expectations and elevating the resident experience.

A North Carolina church just secured a conditional rezoning that includes 12 residential lots — no state law required. As the YIGBY movement expands across the U.S., real estate professionals need to understand how faith-based housing deals work and what to watch for when religious organizations bec...

From content audits to personal interaction, Baker shared insights from a career built with online virality and exceptional engagement, Troy Palmquist writes.

Michigan lawmakers returned from spring recess with housing affordability clearly in their sights. A bipartisan group shepherding a package of bills this week picked up strong support from a coalition of housing advocates and business groups, including the Home Builders Association of Michigan....

Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult.

Founder Aidan Richards tells Troy Palmquist the company is not trying to replace the agent. It is trying to take one of the most repetitive, frustrating parts of the job and make it more scalable.

<p>UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by energy costs linked to Middle East conflict, with housing and household services costs increasing to 4.3%. The Bank of England is now expected to maintain current interest rates rather than implement anticipated cuts, with nearly 1,000 mortgage produc...

<p>Fraudulent rental scams targeting tenants are increasing across the UK, with industry professionals reporting the issue has reached unprecedented levels. The rise coincides with declining rental stock as landlords exit the market ahead of new regulations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.prop...

Not everyone sees Real's $880 million REMAX acquisition as a threat. For boutique brokers, it's an opportunity. Here's how the industry is reacting.

Keller Williams has named Christopher Brodhead as its first-ever chief revenue officer. The role was created to "align KW’s revenue-driving functions."

More than half of major metros saw price declines in February, though prices in inventory-constrained markets are still seeing rising prices.

Compass International Holdings COO Sue Yannaccone says consolidation is inevitable, but scale can fuel integration and efficiency.

Two Harbors announced Tuesday that it amended its merger agreement to increase the all-cash price CrossCountry will pay to $11.30 per share.

<p>The UK housing market has reached a standstill as homeowners delay moving due to affordability pressures, limited housing supply and lengthy transaction processes. Research from the HomeOwners Alliance shows 74% of homeowners consider moving too expensive, citing mortgages, deposits and Stamp Dut...

<p>Rightmove has introduced an equity tracker tool as part of its ongoing effort to digitise the UK property market, combining valuation data with mortgage information to provide homeowners with real-time visibility of their property equity. The tool, integrated within Rightmove's Instant Online Val...

<p>Property software provider Reapit has released an expanded version of its AI platform for estate agents, introducing three core components designed to automate workflow tasks across the sector. The platform includes a voice-activated copilot, a marketplace for pre-built AI agents, and a no-code d...

<p>A survey by Goodlord has revealed a significant gap between letting agents' perceived readiness for the Renters' Rights Act and their practical capability to implement the reforms. While 89% of agents say they feel prepared, only 61% feel ready to manage eviction processes under the new legislati...

Once recruiting is done, it's time for brokers to start looking at the amount of income they're making per agent, Joe Killinger writes.