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Lenders are loosening standards, but (most) analysts aren’t alarmed

Non-conforming mortgages have hit their highest share of originations since the 2008 housing crash. Here's what's driving the surge, why most analysts aren't panicking and what agents need to know.

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Compass chief economist: The off-MLS marketing debate is ignoring 1.4M listings

Compass didn't create off-market selling, Compass International Holdings Chief Economist Mike Simonsen writes. It created the first innovative, structured alternative to something the industry was already doing.

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Realtracs keeps direct listing feed to Zillow alive amid negotiations

Realtracs has rescinded its June 8 deadline, saying negotiations over its direct listing feed with Zillow are "active and productive."

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