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Fannie Mae Lifts Minimum Credit Score on Desktop Underwriter Loans

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae employs an automated Desktop Underwriter (DU) system. Now, with a recent change in policy, lenders will face one less hurdle in giving loans out processed through the system. Previously, the DU system required that a borrower have a minimum credit score of 620 (or a cumulative minimum of 620 for…

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What NAR Gets Wrong About FSBOs and the Do-Not-Call List

Agents have long been told they cannot call FSBOs whose numbers appear on the National Do-Not-Call Registry (DNC). The assumption is that any call is a violation, which is misleading. After reviewing FTC and FCC clarifications, here’s the truth: calling FSBOs on the DNC list is permissible—when done correctly.   The DNC rules, under the Telemarketing…

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Zillow Calls Out CoStar for Media, Litigation ‘Playbook’

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow calls out CoStar media, litigation strategies in lawsuit response In its first substantive arguments in a high-profile lawsuit with CoStar, Zillow again accused its rival of essentially using legal action to advance…

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HUD Postpones New Building Codes to Homebuilders’ Accolades

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it is suspending the implementation of new energy code compliance for multifamily developers by six months. The compliance will now go into effect on Thursday, May 28, 2026.  This new code will set the minimum energy standards for new construction as those defined by…

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Report: Homeownership First, Then Marriage, Kids and Job Changes

According to Coldwell Banker’s 2025 American Dream Report, 71% of aspiring homeowners are delaying at least one major life decision—getting married, having children and career changes—until they can afford to buy a home of their own. The numbers reveal that 18% are delaying marriage, 18% having children and 17% changing jobs or careers. More than…

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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Celebrating its 20th wonderful season this 2020, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is almost here. Have you ever been?


The festival features more than 100 performances at more than 20 venues beginning January 21st thru February 9th.

Be ready to be awed by talents from acclaimed international, Canadian and local artists. The festival features innovative performances from theatre, dance, music and other interdisciplinary fields. The event is said to be a place of adventure that will excite your senses.


Click here to find out more: www.PushFestival.ca

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