HUD to Cut 50% of Employees Amid Trump and DOGE Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appears to be joining the roster of government agencies facing cuts. ...
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Residential Real Estate Council, Real Grader Extend Alliance Into Second Year
The Residential Real Estate Council and Real Grader have announced the renewal of their strategic alliance for 2025, reinforcing their...
The Co-Buying Conundrum: Love Conquers All, but Put It in Writing
On Valentine’s Day, couples celebrate their closeness. Flowers, gifts, romantic dinners and more highlight the happy day, yet no one...
Mortgage Mix: CFPB Drops Lawsuits; LoanDepot Wins in Front of Jury
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday...
‘Lock-in Effect’ Appears to be Giving Way, According to Zillow
A new report by Zillow shows that sellers are in a more advantageous position than buyers, so much so that...
Real Estate Negotiating 101: Strategies Every Agent Must Know
Negotiating in real estate is like a high-stakes game of chess, where each move matters and timing can be everything....
Fed Chair Testimony Part II: Independence, Inflation and International Banking Regulations
Appearing before The Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force—established by the House Financial Services Committee in...
Average Mortgage Rate Continues to Decrease
The average 30-year-fixed rated mortgage continued edging downward this week, lowering from last week’s 6.89% to 6.87%, according to the...
Anywhere CEO Advocates for ‘Relaxed’ Clear Cooperation Rules on Investor Call
Above, Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider The Clear Cooperation rule mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), where listings must...
Judge in Buyer Case Partially Denies Plaintiffs’ Request to Expand Lawsuit
In the largest and oldest commission-focused case filed by homebuyers (known as Batton), Judge LaShonda Hunt mostly sided with defendants...
Frozen Lockboxes: Tools and Strategies for Deicing Before a Showing
A truly blistering winter can freeze up locks, both lockboxes and locks on the doors themselves, so it can pay off to have a fast-acting solution. Read more.
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