FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans
VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model....
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From 1st call to closing: How to create a 5-star client journey
Map your client's journey. Identify every moment of truth. And at every one, Darryl Davis writes, ask yourself: Does this feel like a 5-star experience?...
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4 urgent questions to ask amid the Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation
Dr. Lee Davenport offers insight into Trump's Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his family fortune and potential conflicts of interest in his investment portfolio....
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Does your brokerage’s AI match the hype? Take Intel’s April survey
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey....
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Realtor.com launches land price estimates as market lags
Realtor.com has added land price estimates to its platform, giving agents and builders a new data tool for tracking one of the core inputs to new construction. The accompanying market analysis shows the land market has yet to fully recover from the pandemic-era buying frenzy....
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NAR says it’s making quick progress on 3-year Strategic Plan
"Rebuilding trust requires more than words — it requires visible progress," NAR CEO Nykia Wright said in the report....
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Real estate agent, wife charged with stealing $500K from lodge
If convicted, the couple could face a maximum penalty of more than 12 years in prison and a $25,000 fine on each count....
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Rechat launches Service Network to fix brokerage referral gaps
Rechat launches Service Network, a new tool to help brokerages standardize referrals and connect clients with lenders, title and insurance providers....
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SoFi debuts digital HELOC offering and new advisory council
The fintech company aims to make HELOCs easier to access. Meanwhile, the advisory council is designed to solicit input from industry leaders....
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What it means to lead when global becomes personal
CEO Dezireh Eyn shares how professional and personal life shifts when global politics begin to take center stage....
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