NAR seeks broker input to improve value and transparency
Broker engagement and co-creation of resources are central to NAR’s strategy as the organization looks to reinvent itself.
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Charlottesville sellers accelerate price adjustments as inventory builds
Charlottesville housing market sees 41.5% of listings reduce prices as inventory rises to 3 month supply with median list price at $609,890.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.
What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage
Extending terms to 50 years does lower monthly payments — but it also substantially increases total interest paid and slows equity growth.
WSJ: Fannie Mae officials fired amid mortgage fraud probe
Fannie Mae’s ethics team faced dismissals after investigating FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s alleged improper access to officials’ mortgage records.
Raphael Bostic to retire as Atlanta Fed president
Raphael Bostic, the first Black and openly gay regional Fed president, announced his retirement from the Atlanta Fed, effective in February 2026.
How Las Vegas sellers are adjusting prices in a changing real estate market
Nearly 40% of Las Vegas homes had price cuts last week as inventory rises to 3.4 months and absorption outpaces new listings.
San Diego sellers hold firm on pricing as homes linger 50% longer than last year
Sellers in San Diego hold prices steady as homes linger 50% longer and absorption drops 37% year-over-year.
Collin County homes command 39% premium over Texas despite majority of sellers cutting prices
Collin County homes list 39% above Texas median as 56% cut prices. Homes sell in 84 days, showing steady demand despite reductions.
Tommie Wehrle named president of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Wehrle has worked in real estate for nearly 35 years, holding roles as an agent, broker/owner, instructor and coach.