Many of the Democrats elected on Nov. 3 oppose the U.S.-Iran war. A resolution could help lower mortgage rates and provide relief for cost-strapped homebuyers.

California voted to fund housing affordability programs while Florida adopted an amendment increasing its homestead tax exemption. See what passed elsewhere.

The longtime ARMLS CEO is dying. His hope for the industry is that its leaders will stop causing “self-inflicted harm” and instead work together to innovate.

Three brokerage companies representing over 1,000 agents have teamed up with HouseCanary to bring their listings to Google mobile search in active markets.

The combined mortgage venture, which will operate under the OriginPoint brand, said it is expected to become a top national retail lender in the years ahead.

Glover Agency strikes out on its own after 17 years at KW. Plus, The Team joins Real; Premier SIR opens Boone office; new sales leader at SERHANT Naples; more.

The new program will lend eligible FHA borrowers up to 3.5% of a home’s purchase price. But mortgage pros want buyers to be aware of the product’s limitations.

The brokerage has partnered with health and financial providers who can offer free, concierge-style guidance, and it plans to introduce more benefits next year.

The Northern California MLS was added to an amended complaint on Oct. 30. Plus, Compass seeks dismissal of CRMLS case; agents move to get NAR subpoenas quashed.

The proprietary system aims to give agents “a real competitive advantage,” the brokerage said. Plus, a new rent v. buy tool; Delta launches AI websites; more.

Open Real Estate’s founders said they’ve received over 825 letters of support from industry leaders, including CEOs of major MLSs and many independent firms.

In a recent interview, The Agency founder and CEO discussed the tough choices faced by independent firms and how Clear Cooperation has “handcuffed” brokers.

Compensation, a brokerage’s direction and its risk management strategy are among the most common reasons agents move, a new Recruiting Insight study suggests.

The partnership brings 875 agents into the indie’s network. Plus, ERA expands in North Carolina; The Agency opens in Spokane; CB Apex acquires $160M firm; more.

Fannie and Freddie both accept VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores. But widespread adoption will take time as comfort with the credit scoring model grows.

While most Americans in a recent survey want Congress to prioritize housing affordability, they are skeptical that the midterm elections will have much effect.

As the longtime ARMLS CEO grapples with an incurable disease, he shares his thoughts on facing the unexpected, industry fights and how the MLS should evolve.

The mortgage giant posted gains in revenue, income and adjusted EBITDA in Q3 — even as rising rates posed challenges within the industry.

Starter homes cost more and have dropped from 55.6% of the market to 38%. I’ve lived this: That’s why I feel so strongly about efforts to Let America Build.