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Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Nov 26, 2025

One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell claims FHFA director "exercises unchecked control" over the mortgage giants and has abused his position by scouring their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fraud.

Homebuyers came out in force last week, and rates are trending down

Nov 26, 2025

Applications for purchase mortgages hit a seasonally adjusted 2025 high last week, with FHA, VA, and USDA applications for less pricey homes driving the surge.

After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures

Nov 26, 2025

After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own.

October was another slow month for pending home sales

Nov 26, 2025

New data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though one region eked out a strong performance.

The most iconic house in Los Angeles is now for sale

Nov 26, 2025

The Stahl House is perched above the city in the Hollywood Hills, and it's one of California's most famous pieces of architecture. It can be yours — for a hefty sum.

From near collapse to $5B in sales: The big switch this broker made

Nov 26, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, 43-year veteran Phillip Cantrell gets candid about his growth journey, from losing half his agents to building a brokerage of 2,000 agents in multiple states, with nearly $5B in annual sales.

Why I’m still grateful to be a real estate professional

Nov 26, 2025

As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it's a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others.

More MLSs are moving to provide non-Realtors with access

Nov 26, 2025

"Maybe it’s time." In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors.

Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026

Nov 25, 2025

The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125.

Why 2026 will reward those who plan with precision, not emotion: Mauricio Umansky

Nov 25, 2025

The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value.

Zillow’s SkyTour uses complex 3D tech to simplify home search

Nov 25, 2025

Zillow Skytour has been released and relies on an obscure 3D capture technology called Gaussian splatting to offer navigable aerial home views.

If price is king, why do we even market new listings?

Nov 25, 2025

If pricing is the engine for selling a listing, Josh Ries writes, marketing is the steering wheel. Together, they keep the deal moving forward.