FHFA Shaves Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie and Freddie
As part of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) overseeing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the...
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How a Dubious Appraisal Can Deep-Six a Deal and Cost You a Commission
It’s all smiles because the work is done. You’ve expertly guided a client through the long and winding home-buying process...
Pending Home Sales Finishing 2025 Strong, Up Monthly and Yearly
Pending home sales are pulling through the end of 2025 with a strong performance, rising both monthly and yearly due...
How to Make 2026 a Comeback Year
Above, left to right, top row: Ennis Antoine, Robby Brady, Carol Bulman, Jim Fite, Bess Freedman; left to right, bottom...
Diane Keaton, House Flipper and Renovator
(Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images) The late Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles, California, house has hit the market for...
Compass, NWMLS Spar Over Discovery as Antitrust Case Intensifies
Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are locked in a heated discovery dispute as the real estate giant’s antitrust...
2025’s Biggest Stories in Real Estate: Part Two
Editor’s note: this story is part two of a two-part series—read part one here. 2025 was another whirlwind year for...
DOJ Intervenes in Commission Case, Focused on Associations and ‘Concerted Action’
After months of silence—and some indications that it was backing off its most aggressive positions—the Department of Justice (DOJ) under...
Luxury Market: November Was a Month Defined by Balance
According to the Institute’s December 2025 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market in November offered a precise snapshot...
Democratic Senators Center Consumer Issues in Letter Opposing Compass-Anywhere Deal
The proposed deal for Compass to acquire Anywhere was almost certain to draw regulatory scrutiny from the beginning, due to...
It’s National Home Warranty Day: Here’s How Agents Use Them to Help Win Listings
Home warranties aren’t just for home protection. They’re a strategic tool many top agents use to attract sellers, reduce risk and increase buyer confidence. Learn how home warranties give listings an edge. Learn how.
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