The Department of Justice (DOJ) took a hard stance against a previous court ruling in a case involving Real Estate Exchange (REX), Zillow and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the DOJ argued that NAR's no-comingling rule required Zillow to segregate non-MLS...
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appears to be joining the roster of government agencies facing cuts. Antonio Gaines, president of AFGE National Council 222, said the agency plans to “discharge 50% of its workforce,” meaning its 9,600 employees, as reported by Bloomberg Law. The cuts ...read more
The Residential Real Estate Council and Real Grader have announced the renewal of their strategic alliance for 2025, reinforcing their commitment to member development through collaboration and innovation. The alliance, entering its second year, will continue Real Grader's role as a Solutions Center provider, Sell-a-bration exhibitor, Virtual Summit sponsor...
On Valentine's Day, couples celebrate their closeness. Flowers, gifts, romantic dinners and more highlight the happy day, yet no one can know what the future may hold. For those committed to each other but not yet married, there should be a dose of reality considered if they're thinking of...
Editor's Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia's biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. -Analysts for the S&P released a new breakdown of how removing the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from their long government conservatorship could impact the mortgage giants—and...
A new report by Zillow shows that sellers are in a more advantageous position than buyers, so much so that they're willing to overlook high rates and sell despite this potential pitfall, due to record levels of accrued equity. This is evidenced by Zillow data, which showed a record ...read more
Negotiating in real estate is like a high-stakes game of chess, where each move matters and timing can be everything. When you're trying to secure the best deal for your client, it's essential to have a set of effective strategies in your toolkit. From understanding the importance of preparation ...read more
Appearing before The Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force—established by the House Financial Services Committee in January—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was questioned about the Fed's independence amid political pressures, the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the impact of tariffs on housing...
The average 30-year-fixed rated mortgage continued edging downward this week, lowering from last week's 6.89% to 6.87%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®)from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continued to inch down this week, reaching its lowest level thus far in 2025,” said...
The Clear Cooperation rule mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), where listings must be put on an MLS within 24 hours, remains controversial within the industry. In an exclusive interview with RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston back in January, NAR President Nykia Wright claimed the issue...