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• CFPB aims to remove medical bills from credit reports
  The new proposal, detailed by Rohit Chopra and Kamala Harris, will help improve the credit scores of millions of Americans.
• Opinion: If change was easy, everyone would do it
  As we approach the end of the year, some brokerages will need to make hard choices and painful changes. Here's how to minimize the backlash.
• Bringing the real estate transaction to the end zone
  Former NFL player and top-producing broker-owner Terrence Murphy shares the keys to his success on and off the gridiron.
• Christie’s will launch a new luxury Austin brokerage this Fall
  Christie’s International Real Estate is poised to enter the Austin market this fall as it launches a new affiliate.
• NAR staffers demand resignation of Bob Goldberg, other leaders
  In addition to changes in top brass at the trade group, NAR staffers are also demanding that women be released from non-trade secret NDAs.
• Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook
  Wondering what's ahead for the housing market? Doug Duncan of Fannie Mae shares his insights with HW in this new Q&A.
• Pending-home sales drop 13% from a year ago as rates stay high: Redfin
  High mortgage rates and home prices are putting downward pressure on pending-home sales, but new listings show signs of life, Redfin found.
• Lamacchia Realty acquires New England-based brokerage Keystone Property Group
  Lamacchia Realty, a full service real estate agency licensed in 6 states acquired the Seekonk-based brokerage, Keystone Property Group, the company announced on Monday.
• With homegenius Real Estate’s solutions, lenders can help homeowners explore their home equity options
  By leveraging selective data and cutting-edge technology, the solutions from homegenius Real Estate help lenders make informed and efficient decisions. As a result, turn times may not only be faster, but also may result in more accurate value estimates as well as potentially saving the borrower money.
• Why are existing home prices up year over year?
  Existing home prices are up 3.9% year over year, with demand near 21st-century lows. How is this possible?