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Why real estate agents aren’t “just salespeople”
The agent value proposition extends far beyond selling homes. See why 89% of buyers rely on real estate professionals for their specialized expertise.
Flyhomes winds down real estate brokerage to sharpen wholesale lending strategy
Flyhomes will shut down its real estate brokerage business by the end of September, transitioning its agents to The Real Brokerage, the company announced Wednesday.
New-home sales reach highest total since January 2022
U.S. Census data shows new-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, a 20.5% increase from July’s 652,000 units.
Fired Fannie Mae workers sue over discrimination
Dozens of former Fannie Mae employees filed a lawsuit this week, alleging discrimination after being abruptly fired in April over donations made through the government-sponsored enterprise’s charitable program.
Meet the top 5 reverse mortgage originators in America
Reverse Mortgage Daily analysis explores the top-producing reverse mortgage originators in the country over the past year.
Fidelis Investors closes $144.5M rated RTL securitization
The deal, which was reportedly oversubscribed in every tranche by new and returning investors, follows Fidelis’s first securitization in February 2025.
Final Offer joins LeadingRE preferred vendor program
Final Offer provides tools that allow listing agents to share sellers’ preferred terms and timelines with potential homebuyers.
Douglas Elliman launches in-house mortgage platform
Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate has partnered with Associated Mortgage Bankers to launch an in-house mortgage platform, Elliman Capital, designed to streamline the financing process for homebuyers.
Compass granted expedited discovery in Zillow suit
The court is allowing Compass to conduct an expedited discovery for its preliminary injunction motion, but the parties have to agree to terms
