The Close Staff

Pennymac is rolling out VA partial claims early as servicers prepare for a Nov. 28 deadline to implement the new foreclosure-prevention program.

Compass says Redfin has generated 60,000+ leads as it expands Coming Soon listings, giving agents new questions around exposure and MLS rules.

Foreclosure auctions rose 23% in Q2 2026 as distressed inventory grew, giving agents more properties to watch for buyers and future listings.

Zillow cut more than 500 jobs as Q2 revenue rose 18%, highlighting its shift toward mortgages, rentals, and pay-at-close referrals for real estate agents today.

Buyer leverage is rising, but affordability still varies widely. These four local market scenarios help agents give clients more precise guidance.

A Colorado foreclosure listing bars access and leaves the buyer to obtain possession, exposing legal, financing, insurance, and property-condition risks.

AI use is widespread among real estate agents, but accuracy and uneven business results are shaping how firms approach social media content.

Compass and Zillow report conflicting private-listing price data, raising new questions about phased marketing, seller outcomes, and listing access.

August mortgage rates reached 6.78%, pushing agents to refresh buyer budgets, revisit preapprovals, and explain seller lock-in with current data.

A new analysis finds essential-worker households can buy in many metros, but single teachers and healthcare workers face a steeper homebuying gap nationwide.

Vacation homes are lingering in some markets even as second-home mortgage originations rise, creating more leverage for selective buyers.

Compass has joined ARA, giving eligible agents free membership through 2027 while leaving MLS access and existing association rules unchanged.