The Close Staff

UWM now selects the strongest qualifying FICO or VantageScore 4.0 result. Here's what agents should check before buyers make an offer.

As adjustable-rate mortgages gain traction, agents can help buyers weigh lower initial payments against future costs with five key lender questions.

NAR’s Meta Advantage+ test cut landing page costs 29%, but the bigger question for agents is whether cheaper traffic also means cheaper leads.

Pennymac’s VantageScore 4.0 rollout gives agents another reason to verify which credit model supports a buyer’s preapproval.

Instagram’s new Edits Assistant helps real estate agents analyze Reel performance, test content ideas, and spot what may be worth repeating.

NAR’s 2026 report shows most agents spend $500 or less a month on technology even as AI use continues to rise.

HOA surveillance cameras can create buyer privacy concerns. Agents should know what to check before clients commit to a community.

Spirit Halloween is filling former Joann, Big Lots, and Party City spaces, giving agents a closer look at retail turnover in local markets.

Gitcha’s Buyer Listing Service is coming to 18,000-plus Chicago-area agents, giving buyer demand a more structured place in real estate workflows.

State Farm could resume some California home policies for fire-hardened homes, with new implications for agents, sellers, and buyers.

Homeowners hold a record $35.8 trillion in equity, but sellers still face higher rates, concessions, and stronger buyer leverage.