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AD Mortgage launched a policy initiative and urged FHFA to watch condo rule changes, noting 30% of projects reviewed fell below 15% reserves.

The column warns Zillow directory rankings reward platform engagement, and AI referrals can inherit the same pay influenced signals.

Starts beat estimates on multifamily volatility, but permits fell 3.0% monthly and 2.3% annually, signaling a weaker forward pipeline.

YES Communities appointed manufactured housing industry veteran Cody Pearce as president to oversee daily operations.

CHLA says small-balance FHA mortgages often lose money because fixed origination and servicing costs overwhelm revenue on loans under $100K.

We zero in on the best real estate software for 2025 to help you make the best decisions for your business.

With rates near yearly highs and above 6.64%, purchase apps slipped 7% weekly and 2% yearly, but pending sales stayed ahead of 2025.

Keller Williams agreed to acquire Jason Mitchell Group, adding a lead network model as analysts cite possible IPO preparation.

Closinglock said payoff statements and verifications can now be returned within its platform and integrated into title production systems.

NAR guidance details office exclusive listings, pre marketing statuses, disclosures, and CCP rules requiring MLS entry within one business day.

Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.

The National Association of Realtors is no longer asking for access to victim statements from the 2023 NAR Accountability Project.

M/I Homes and Meritage Homes split the cost of a $7.6 million bridge connecting an upcoming 496-home community with the City of Buda's downtown commercial core

Compass launched AI Assistant inside Home Platform, using agent data to automate follow ups, record updates, and daily briefings

AD Mortgage launched a policy initiative and urged FHFA to watch condo rule changes, noting 30% of projects reviewed fell below 15% reserves.

As the 10-year nears 4.60%, rates could test 6.75%, but improved spreads and pricing suggest an upside cap near 7.25%.

NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas says the settlement ends all Grella lawsuits and gives him 100% ownership of NEXA after years of litigation.

Windermere created a chief growth officer role, hiring Diana Wall to lead franchise growth, M&A, and market entry across its platform.

Compass filed ethics complaints against Zillow across 26 states, raising focus on confidentiality, hearings, discipline, and appeals.

Realtor.com finds the U.S. starter home market still short 300,000 listings vs. 2019 and buyers now need $78,000 income to purchase.

We are not in a “normalizing” housing market. We are in an affordability crisis that has learned to wear a better suit. Inventory is up in some places. Days on market are longer. Sellers are a little less confident. A few price reductions are showing up. The fever has come down,

Run a neighbors first open house, then the public event, to build trust with nearby homeowners and strengthen your listing pipeline.

Although you can't control rates, inventory or affordability, Jimmy Burgess writes, you can help your sellers navigate those realities.

RealPage has completed its acquisition of Cherre, betting that real estate's AI ambitions hinge on cleaner, governed data across the capital stack.