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HUD proposes rollback of equal access rule protections
HUD proposed equal access rule revisions on April 28, removing gender identity language, with comments open through June 29, 2026.
Everything we know about Real’s REMAX acquisition and the shift to tech-driven consolidation
Industry observers say the deal reflects a broader push toward scale and efficiency amid a slower housing market and pressure on commissions.
ICE’s Courtenay Dunn outlines deregulatory housing priorities
ICE’s Courtenay Dunn said Trump priorities include deregulation, cost cuts, credit score modernization and fintech rules.
Why the DSCR loan became the investor darling of 2025
DSCR loans are gaining popularity among real estate investors as lenders refine underwriting processes and secondary market confidence grows.
Mortgage applications fall 5% despite rate decline
Despite steady mortgage rates, market trends like a softening job market and elevated inventories continue to impact application volumes.
Texas proposes property tax cuts for homeowners 55+
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.
Bright MLS projects 2026 as reset year, not a rebound
Existing-home sales are forecast to climb 9% to 4.51 million — still well below pre-pandemic activity but an increase from recent lows.
The trust gap: why agents lose listings early — and how to fix it
Most real estate agents lose clients early by focusing on data, but top performers build trust through connection and empathy.
NAR 2024 balance sheet shows revenue growth, higher public policy spending
NAR’s 2024 Form 990 reveals $360 million revenue, $48 million in public policy spending, and $2.5 million paid to CEO Nykia Wright.
