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KW’s Sandra Howard: Why tough markets expose weak branding and how to prevent strategic drift
Keller Williams’ Sandra Howard explains how clear brand identity helps real estate companies avoid strategic drift.
The Gathering 2026: Mortgage execs debate the hidden risks of credit score reform
Mortgage industry executives say the shift to new credit score models and lender choice could raise mortgage delinquencies, reshape pricing grids at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and ultimately push costs back onto borrowers, even if the costs for scores fall on the front end.
NRMLA backs New Jersey bill clarifying reverse mortgage rules
NRMLA said the current statute does not align with how reverse mortgages are structured or used by older homeowners.
HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster
HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
The spreadsheet trap: Why investor reporting still operates like it’s 2005
Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in place in the investor’s reporting offices of loan servicers today.
But why haven’t these offices evolved with changing technology?
Boston real estate team launches own private listing platform
Boston’s top-ranked Sarkis Team has launched SARKIS SOON, an invite-only private exclusive listings marketplace.
Ridley bets big that real estate’s future belongs to consumers, not commissions
Ridley said its upcoming buy-side experience will include access to private listings and properties expected to hit the market.
Luxury home sellers offering more creative concessions
A survey of The Agency brokers saw more than 60% reporting to have seen more concessions this year compared to 2024.
