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Mortgage giants allegedly weren't informed in advance that they'd be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work.

Homes in Erie County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here  Yahoo News

Real Estate Webmasters (REW) is putting client feedback front and center when it comes to shaping the future of REW CRM. From simple tweaks to major features, many of the latest updates have come directly from the agents and team leaders who use the platform. One recent update was inspired by Ken Pozek, founder and…

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Earlier this week, RISMedia announced the Top 25 regional finalists for its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed to honor new real estate agents who are achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year. Five regional winners will be chosen…

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With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services.

Compass’ recent lawsuit against Zillow has further muddied the waters after a torrent of legal challenges has rocked the real estate industry in recent years. While the latest skirmish could redefine how real estate law, MLS policy and consumer access to home listings evolve, industry attorneys say Compass faces an “uphill battle” to prove that…

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Slate Asset Management buys $227m US multifamily real estate portfolio  IPE Real Assets

The U.S. provides a convenient market for Canadian buyers seeking a warmer climate, whether as vacation homes or for a permanent residence. But Canadian Redfin users searching for a home are showing signs of lessened interest in buying American, according to a new report from the company.  In May 2025, 26.4% fewer Canadian Redfin users…

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In response to the largest drop in mortgage rates seen since March, mortgage applications continued to grow last week, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey reporting a 9.4% jump. “After adjusting for the July 4th holiday, purchase applications increased to the highest level of activity since February 2023 and remained above…

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The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego.

The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass.

Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate  Weekly Real Estate News

London renter shocked at estate agent’s “tips and tricks” email to secure property  MSN

Greenville County has second-highest eviction filing rate in US: See data, eviction hotspots  Greenville Online

Demand for real estate in the US among Russians increased by almost 80% after Trump's return  Liga.biz

Real estate investors are taking over the US housing market  MPA Mag

Kyle Rosko Walks Us Through Chic Estates And The Real Estate Scene Out East!  Daily Front Row

Apartments in Europe - which country saw prices triple  112.ua

Blackbook Properties: Reimagining Luxury as a Leading Boutique Real Estate Brokerage in the USA  Totalprestige Magazine

Canadian searches for U.S. real estate shows steep decline: report  National Post