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Starting this week, the FHA has tweaked its borrowing rules to promote accessory dwelling units as a way to boost housing inventory and affordability.

On day two of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, the plaintiffs presented opening arguments, while the defense said conspiracy claims are "conjecture."

Rising mortgage rates have hit the construction sector hard, pushing confidence to the lowest level since January despite an uptick in housing starts.

Inventory could keep increasing as potential homebuyers ‘hit the brakes’ while mortgage rates remain elevated. Price cuts are also higher than usual.

Lawyers jostled for position and weeded out ineligible jurors, including many who are members of the plaintiff class (Missouri home sellers).

Overall filings remain low but economic stress in the form of increasing credit card debt and depleted savings could push them higher.

Two cases that attracted national attention move toward a quiet conclusion, with a judge ruling that floor plans aren’t the same as building designs.

Starting Oct. 16, NAR and other defendants will present their case to a jury that could decide how agent commissions are paid.

Charlotte agent Joan Goode says a lot has changed for buyers over the past few years, and upfront conversations about inventory, compensation are important.

Compass regains a team, adds another; ERA gains two Florida affiliates; Real expands in NorCal; The Agency launches in Salt Lake City; RE/MAX adds 15 offices.

Zillow, Windermere affirm their commitment to the association, while a top brokerage leader calls out “dysfunctionality” and a disconnect from member needs.

Side President Steve Capezza, who moved to the brokerage platform in January after almost a decade at Zillow, believes there’s power in finding joy in the work.

A respected team leader and speaker, Geha worked with giants Gino Blefari, Gary Keller and Glenn Sanford during his four-decade career.

Economic signals appear to be keeping rates elevated as they climb for a fifth straight week.

Greg Schwartz, CEO of online lender Tomo and former head of Zillow’s Premier Agent business, sees some relief ahead for consumers — and a reckoning for agents.

An attorney for the organization said a loss would be “bad news for consumers” and force the industry “back into the 19th century.”

Coldwell Banker Affiliates appoints BHHS exec Jason Waugh as president; PLACE names coach Brendon Burchard as chief growth advisor.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing the company over faulty loan data. In August, Freedom was fined by the CFPB for illegal kickbacks.

Most consumers say it’s a bad time to buy, but for the determined, family members can help them overcome affordability hurdles.

REcolorado adds listings to Alexa, partners with SkySlope; Global MLS integrates earnest money service; FBS adds Local Logic tech; CoreLogic app hits 1M users.