Compass CEO defends private listings, says MLSs make homes look ‘damaged’

Reffkin said 43% of listings had a price drop history in September, and 6% were pulled off market
Read MoreSaluda Grade invests $20M in manufactured housing lender Zippy

Investment will help Zippy expand its 27-state footprint
Read MoreEvery servicing exception needs an owner and a clock

MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher
Read MoreHow equity buyouts work in a divorce refinance

Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity
Read MoreMiami’s Little Havana confronts housing density’s double edge

Plan would allow up to 150 units per acre and 8-story buildings, while design rules and state review could extend timelines
Read MoreSome builders beat an entry-level retreat. Valera eyes an opening

A StoneManor Homes brand extension, Valera Homes will offer Houston-area homes priced from the $270s to the $350s
Read MoreHUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply

Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product
Read MoreThe MLS was built around sellers. Gitcha wants to change that

Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews
Read MoreRyan Serhant’s AI bet could help agents create more content in less time

@HeySerhant will publish original content daily for the next 12 months
Read MoreOptimal Blue data shows non-QM lending, ARM usage is expanding

Non-QM represented 12% of production in September as the 30-year conforming rate ended the month at 7.39%
Read MoreExisting home sales beat estimates, but don’t reflect recent higher rates

NAR showed sales up 1.5% month over month, but rates have rapidly increased in the last few weeks
Read MoreExperian expands Power Profile Plus, adds unlimited soft pulls

The tool pairs a full Experian credit profile with VantageScore 4.0 and supports a later shift to a hard inquiry
Read MoreThe next AI advantage in real estate is remembering the buyer

Why retaining the context of a buyer's search is the true test of a real estate AI assistant
Read MoreBeyond closing: The next chapter of affordability

Rethinking lender value in a world where customer expectations extend beyond closing
Read MoreLawsuit claims Compass downplayed regulatory risks ahead of Anywhere acquisition

Robbins LLP filed the proposed class action, lead plaintiff deadline is December 7
Read MoreVictor Padilla named co-CEO of HIC Land

The land banking and land development firm has 48,000 lots under control or under development in eight states across the Southeast
Read MoreGlobal equity release market projected to hit $52B by 2035

New survey found that North America is expected to account for much of the projected growth
Read MoreCriminals used 79 dormant domains to impersonate a top real estate team

Unauthorized traffic can damage a brokerage’s and domain’s reputation with email providers
Read MoreHispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help

The column highlights FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans for financing purchase plus eligible repairs.
Read MoreOptimal Blue expands into borrower engagement with Usherpa acquisition

Usherpa will be natively integrated into Optimal Blue, the companies say
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