The new FHFA director's involvement with the two boards suggests that decades-long government oversight could soon end. Read More
The company, which never turned a profit, owes millions to investors. After failed attempts to attract a buyer, its owners are trying a bankruptcy alternative. Read More
If fewer listings are publicly accessible, first-timers and buyers in areas where PLN-friendly brokerages dominate could face more challenges. Read More
After Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units. Read More
The real estate industry had mixed reactions to NAR’s decision to keep Clear Cooperation and add a policy that allows sellers to delay marketing via IDX. Read More
A new complement to CCP will allow for “delayed marketing,” giving home sellers the ability to keep their listings out of the IDX feed. Read More
The company behind Matrix says the shift is meant to reflect its growth; plus Lone Wolf puts a new spin on CRMs and NorthstarMLS gets more social with Tuesday. Read More
Not all sellers want the same thing. And this doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing debate. The MLS can be the foundation of positive change, and here’s how. Read More
Sellers in mostly white areas lose nearly $4K per home, Zillow found. A senior economist said the trend threatens to return real estate to “the dark ages.” Read More
Though the stage is set for a strong rebound, one important factor needs to change in order to unleash an anticipated flurry of market activity. Read More