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| Homeowner Sues Bank of America for Fair Housing Violations After Low Appraisal | ||
| 4/23/2026 11:49 AM | ||
| A woman is suing Bank of America and a Virginia-based appraiser for racial discrimination, the latest Fair Housing-related lawsuit alleging that lenders and appraisers undervalue homes based on the race of the occupants. Darchelle Braxton, a Black woman who last summer attempted to secure a loan for home improvements on an investment property, c...Read More | ||
| 1 in 13 Potential Buyers Are ‘Dual Shopping,’ Highlighting Affordability Pressures | ||
| 4/23/2026 11:13 AM | ||
| An average of 7.6% of potential homebuyers searching on Zillow also shop for rentals, according to Zillow’s new report on “dual shoppers,” highlighting the continued affordability challenges faced across the U.S. as buyers weigh their options. Overall, in the U.S., Zillow found that it is typically $415 cheaper to rent than own (including mortga...Read More | ||
| MAVERIX and Fogline Advisors Partner to Expand M&A Capabilities Across Brokerage, PropTech and Mortgage | ||
| 4/23/2026 11:01 AM | ||
| MAVERIX has entered into a strategic partnership with Fogline Advisors to expand advisory services across brokerage, proptech and mortgage sectors. According to a release, the collaboration is designed to provide integrated M&A and strategic advisory capabilities as those segments of the housing industry continue to converge amid consolidati...Read More | ||
| Broker Plaintiffs Appeal MLS Membership Lawsuit Dismissal | ||
| 4/23/2026 10:51 AM | ||
| Less than a month ago, a federal judge handed the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) a major win; now that win will be reviewed by a higher court. Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent are pressing forward with their antitrust challenge to NAR’s MLS policies, filing a Notice of Appeal just three weeks after… The pos...Read More | ||
| Lock-In Effect Loosening as One in Three Spring Sellers Give Up Sub-5% Rate | ||
| 4/23/2026 10:35 AM | ||
| A new survey from Coldwell Banker Real Estate suggests the mortgage rate “lock-in effect” that has constrained housing supply for the past several years may finally be starting to ease. The company’s 2026 Home Shopping Season Report, based on a survey of more than 700 active Coldwell Banker agents conducted between March 23 and April… ...Read More | ||
| Keyes and Illustrated Luxury Report: South Florida Luxury Home Sales Jump in Q1 2026 | ||
| 4/23/2026 8:31 AM | ||
| South Florida’s luxury housing market recorded a notable increase in transaction activity during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties. The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World-member firm’s latest Luxury Market Report found gains in both single-family and condominium s...Read More | ||
| Forensic Pilot Reveals Widespread MLS Data Violations | ||
| 4/22/2026 4:05 PM | ||
| SourceRE, provider of MLS data solutions, has announced the results of a forensic pilot conducted in partnership with Hive MLS that uncovered multiple major vendors enabling the unauthorized distribution of MLS data to parties circumventing the MLS. According to a release, the pilot, launched in Q1 2026, utilized SourceRE’s proprietary Dat...Read More | ||
| Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Accept New Credit Score Models From Mortgage Applicants | ||
| 4/22/2026 3:34 PM | ||
| At a press conference on Wednesday, April 22 (attended virtually by RISMedia), Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Bill Pulte and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that “effective immediately,” government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin accepting new credit s...Read More | ||
| Why a Home Likely Won’t Be Sold If There’s Signs of Mold | ||
| 4/22/2026 2:43 PM | ||
| Spring is the busiest season for home sales, but the ‘dream home’ narrative often ends abruptly once the inspector arrives. Visible mold or a history of moisture issues frequently leads to inspection contingencies, allowing buyers to back out or demand costly repairs, while lenders may refuse financing on affected homes. Restoration 1 owne...Read More | ||
| Natalie Davis on Impacting Community Growth for Keller Williams | ||
| 4/22/2026 2:18 PM | ||
| Last year, Natalie Davis advanced inclusion and belonging across Keller Williams Realty International, serving as director of community growth and company liaison to national Affinity Groups. She launched the first Virtual Inclusion Summit open to all real estate professionals, hosted the inaugural Inclusion & Belonging Affinity Group Commun...Read More | ||