Real Estate News

 Fannie Mae is dropping its 620 minimum credit score rule, giving lenders more flexibility to assess borrower risk without changing core loan standards.  Read More  

 From color and texture to scent and sound, homeowners are using all five senses to create spaces that feel personal, nostalgic and alive.  Read More  

 Fewer homeowners are completing a For Sale By Owner transaction and heavily turning to real estate agents for guidance, NAR found.  Read More  

 Agents who tailor holiday marketing for AI-driven searches, mobile users and shareable local content can stand out and turn seasonal interest into new clients.  Read More  

 Adjustable-rate mortgages made up about 10% of all mortgage applications in September, the highest share in nearly two years and well above the post-2008 average of 6%.  Read More  

 Experts say the best home staging starts with a focal point, showcases light and room flow, and helps buyers picture living in the space day to day.  Read More  

 A new survey found 71% of aspiring homeowners are postponing major life steps, including marriage, children and career changes, until they can afford a home.  Read More  

 Some agents avoid lead-gen calls due to fear or burnout, but small daily goals, training and accountability can boost confidence and steady growth.  Read More  

 A new compromise could end the nation’s longest shutdown by the end of the week, restoring housing, loan and food programs and pay for federal workers.  Read More