Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:56:35 Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance. read more»
With Instagram’s latest update, posts can now boost your SEO Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:54:22 Learn how to become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes. read more»
Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:00:24 Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do. read more»
10 summer holidays that make perfect pop-by moments Fri, 11 Jul 2025 8:00:15 Looking for fresh ways to connect with clients this summer? Holly Brink shares plug-and-play ideas for thoughtful, fun, low-cost touches that build trust and spark conversation. read more»
7 interior design hacks every agent should know Fri, 11 Jul 2025 8:00:12 Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs. read more»
Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:19:10 The median home sale price ticked up to $399,633 as pending sales saw a 3.5 percent drop annually. Still, mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for "homes for sale" increased, in a positive sign for sellers. read more»
Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR Thu, 10 Jul 2025 8:10:41 In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of "posturing" to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings. read more»