Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war
As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic. ...
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Broker Spotlight: Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta
Find out how this Atlanta broker and radio host is creating a space where high-level collaboration, growth and innovation thrive....
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Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing
The portal giant countered arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards....
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‘Uber depressed’ home sales prompt stark ‘red flare’ warning from economist
Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump's tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody's Mark Zandi said, with homebuyers and homebuilder hitting rock bottom....
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Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint
Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team....
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9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess....
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5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent
Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions....
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Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others....
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Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky
Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes....
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Why indie brokerages still matter
Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run....
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