Trump ‘Giving Very Serious Consideration’ to Privatizing Fannie and Freddie
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are once again on President Trump’s radar. In a Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump shared...
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Existing-Home Sales Tick Down as Spring Market Slumps
Existing-home sales slowed in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) latest report. Sales dipped in the Northeast...
NAR Praises Tax Reform Bill Passed by U.S. House
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes several provisions altering the U.S. tax code....
Fannie Mae Sees Near-6% Mortgage Rates by End of 2025
Fannie Mae updated its housing market and economic predictions yesterday, tweaking nearly all the numbers positively in the wake of...
MLS PIN Parties Reach Revised Agreement—But DOJ Position Unclear
The parties in the class-action lawsuit against MLS Property Information Network have jointly submitted a second and final extension request...
4 Downers Sellers Can’t Change About Their Homes, and How to Talk About Them
It can be a slippery slope for you as the listing agent to discuss a home’s true dollar value with...
GSEs Conservatorship on the Backburner as Experts Highlight Risk
Libby Cantrill (left), with Warren Kornfeld, (right) speaking at MBA's Capital & Secondary Markets Conference in New York City on...
Breaking Down the Ban: Zillow Shares Details of New Listing Standards
Zillow’s “ban” of private listings is soon coming into effect, with the portal releasing details today of how its controversial...
FHFA Director Compares Potential Cuts to GSEs to DOGE
Above, MBA's Laura Escobar speaks with FHFA Director Bill Pulte at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Secondary and Capital Markets Conference...
ERA Key Realty’s Team Blue Is Breaking Records in Boston
Above, Lori Penney A graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a degree in international marketing, Lori Penney is a...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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