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While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers.

The principal criteria for house buying  Kathimerini English Edition

To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent.

If it feels impossible to start and consistently maintain a mindfulness habit, Aaron Hendon offers ways to incorporate it into what you're already doing.

America’s population growth is slowing. That’s bad news for these investments.  MarketWatch

Above: J. Lennox Scott A longtime industry advocate and thought leader, J. Lennox Scott constantly finds himself considering new ways to maintain the company’s 90-year legacy while driving innovation in the real estate markets where his roughly 3,000 broker associates are located—and where the competition to engage clients is fierce.  By connecting agents and homeowners…

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Fox’s Sean Hannity buys townhome next to his in Palm Beach, a few miles from Mar-a-Lago  USA TODAY

50 Worst Housing Markets in the US for Growth  MSN

Should real estate agents trust the AI app DeepSeek? Trainer Bernice Ross examines the benefits and data privacy concerns.

KKR Closes $850M Real Estate Credit Fund  USA Herald

From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever.

Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity.

Sustainability Street: The U.S.’s Sudden Role Reversal  Commercial Property Executive

It's hard to tell fact versus fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite.

Why Gold Coast is renters’ new London  realestate.com.au

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS), and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced a technology collaboration to share real estate transaction data across California, Nevada and Oregon. The strategic partnership between the three leading multiple listing service organizations will provide real estate professionals with access to real-time, multi-state property listing data. “Clients expect their…

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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). In a hearing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on February 13, the DOJ argued that NAR’s no-comingling rule required Zillow to segregate non-MLS…

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Roughly a year after securing $53 million in a Series B round of funding, Higharc has delivered an AI upgrade to its homebuilding software.

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 will be focused on areas such…

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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 and CRS Week sponsor, a press…

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