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Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war

Jul 17, 2025

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.

‘Uber depressed’ home sales prompt stark ‘red flare’ warning from economist

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing

Jul 17, 2025

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.

9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients

Jul 17, 2025

If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess.

Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint

Jul 17, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team.

Why indie brokerages still matter

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment

Jul 17, 2025

With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others.

5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

Jul 16, 2025

Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment.

Why you’re losing listings (and how to get them back)

Jul 16, 2025

You’re sitting on a goldmine — your database — but without the right strategy, it’s costing you listings. Join us for a high-impact session that reveals how top agents are turning missed opportunities into closed deals using smarter systems and AI-powered tools.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

Jul 16, 2025

Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says.