Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Does it show well? Is the seller being flexible with showings? Have seasonal trends been taken i

HUD cancels HECM-related tech contract under direction of DOGE

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselors, according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortg

Brad Clayton, Steve Murray launch FIJI MarketPlace for brokerage valuations

Brad Clayton of ClaytonWolf and Steve Murray of RTC Consulting have teamed up to launch FIJI MarketPlace. The industry veterans describe it as an AI-driven platform for real estate team and brokerage valuations and sales. According to their announcement, FIJI MarketPlace users will be able to drasti

Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement

Following initial reactions by trade groups and senior advocacy organizations to a new in-person identity verification requirement from the Social Security Administration (SSA), others are weighing in about the potential challenges that older Americans could face if the requirement is fully implemen