Fannie Mae Lifts Minimum Credit Score on Desktop Underwriter Loans
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae employs an automated Desktop Underwriter (DU) system. Now, with a recent change in policy, lenders...
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What NAR Gets Wrong About FSBOs and the Do-Not-Call List
Agents have long been told they cannot call FSBOs whose numbers appear on the National Do-Not-Call Registry (DNC). The assumption...
Zillow Calls Out CoStar for Media, Litigation ‘Playbook’
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
HUD Postpones New Building Codes, to Homebuilders’ Accolades
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it is suspending the implementation of new energy code...
Report: Homeownership First, Then Marriage, Kids and Job Changes
According to Coldwell Banker’s 2025 American Dream Report, 71% of aspiring homeowners are delaying at least one major life decision—getting...
Lawsuit: Zillow ‘Fundamentally Cheating’ by Pressuring Agents to Use In-House Lender
Zillow is facing a second proposed class-action lawsuit in as many months, as lawyers seeking to represent Zillow mortgage customers...
Preserving Independence: Protecting Real Estate Professionals’ Right to Work Flexibly
Independent work plays a significant role in the global economy, especially in the real estate industry in the United States....
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Installs 2026 President
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has announced the installation of Tommie Wehrle—a Learning Consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real...
National Association of Realtors® Appoints First-Ever Chief Data Officer
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced the appointment of David Conroy as its first-ever chief data officer and senior...
How Top Agents Turn Divorce Situations Into Opportunities Without Overstepping
Few life events are as personal or as complex as divorce. For many couples, separating assets, especially real estate, is...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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