The online marketplace fleshed out the rules of its new listing access standards policy that was unveiled in the wake of the National Association of REALTORS’® Clear Cooperation update. 

New data released by CoreLogic/Cotality, and examined by noted industry researcher Mike DelPrete, contradicts this commonly held notion, however, and shows that the ratio is actually closer to 65/20.  

Although it looks like a typical luxury log home from the driveway, the basement has been turned into a concrete cavern, accessible from a hidden “miner’s-style” entrance.

Nationally, home sales slid 1.4% year over year but increased 11.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

All 10 of greater Houston’s most expensive home sales last month were located in Houston proper, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

In his new role with the state real estate department, Woodroof is tasked with overseeing the group, which does work to protect consumers and regulate the industry in Texas.

The appointment, announced at Christie’s International Real Estate’s recent annual conference, will take effect in June. 

Gateless has integrated Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator into its automated mortgage-underwriting package, which will enable lenders to quickly and accurately calculate income from self-employment, business ownership or rental properties.  

Mike Buffler, a 13-year veteran of the entertainment banking industry, has joined Rate to provide flexible, strategic mortgage solutions for its athlete and musician clients nationwide. 

The association noted, however, that 90% of the responses to its survey tracking homebuilder sentiment were received before the announcement of a 90-day reprieve in U.S.-China tariffs. 

Driven primarily by the construction boom during the pandemic, the housing market has seen some improvements in affordability, but homes remain out of reach for many would-be buyers.

The real estate-technology firms will receive help scaling up their businesses from the association’s strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures. 

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

Described by members as “very positive” for real estate, the tax plan now includes five provisions that were among NAR’s top priorities. 

HomeSmart’s yard signs will now have QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) tags allowing home shoppers to access property details.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene earned the Gold Award from Anywhere Leads, the lead generation arm of Anywhere Real Estate.