Deborah Kearns

The latest filing includes an email chain spanning several months between Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and OneKey CEO Richard Haggerty.

The order directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other federal housing agencies to implement new changes to reduce costs.

With help from a donor, FHA gift funds make it easier for buyers to finance a home purchase. Learn about FHA gift funds’ guidelines and how FHA gift funds work.

Whether it is ChatGPT or the Zestimate, algorithmic valuations can create friction when setting listing pricing.

Want to use an FHA loan for an investment property? While an FHA loan can’t be used expressly for this purpose, there is a workaround called house hacking.

Evaluating whether consolidation is the right move for your brokerage is a delicate business with little margin for error.

Learn about how FHA construction loans work, updated 2026 loan limits, their pros and cons, and how to qualify for a single loan that does it all.

Thought leaders across MLS and brokerage sectors differed on what the industry should worry about in the near future, with warnings about AI-empowered litigators, do-nothing agents and consumer perception.

After a visit to the Capitol, CMLS and other execs look to targeted initiatives as the trade group fends off attacks and seeks to educate lawmakers.

Lisa Sturtevant said rates aren’t going down to 5%—but added that a “new normal” opens opportunities for agents to reach consumers.

Real estate experts discuss "Taking the Risk Out of AI" at RISMedia's 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C.

NextHome President James Dwiggins focused on “an individual who wants to tear down the system,” at the CEO & Leadership Exchange Panel.

FHA loan limits for 2026 range from $541,287 to $1,249,125. Learn how limits are calculated, where to find yours and what to do if your loan exceeds the limit.

FHA-insured mortgages allow small down payments and permit low minimum credit scores. Compare pros, cons and more to decide if they’re right for you.

MLSs enforce different policies around deleting photos after home sales. Lawmakers in New Jersey want to place responsibilities on agents.

Military borrowers have two VA loan refinance options with unbeatable perks. Learn what they are, how to qualify and how they compare to conventional programs.

Not all mortgages are created equal. Learn about the five types of home loans, who qualifies for them and high-level pros and cons.

Water-limited markets aren’t expected to crater, but increased “impact fees” alongside data center growth is tightening supply.

The average down payment on a home isn’t the mythical 20% you’ve probably heard. Here’s what buyers actually put down and what loan programs require.

Are you thinking about buying your first home? Learn about first-time home buyer qualifications and everything you’ll need to get approved for a home loan.