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CRMLS survey shows broad support for Clear Cooperation

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) released results from a survey of agents who have sold at least one property since Jan. 1 — showing broad support for the Clear Cooperation Policy among active listing professionals. The survey found that 58.3% of respondents support the policy, including 38.73% who said they are “extremely supportive.” Another 12.5% identified…

Mortgage credit availability tightened in April, MBA says

Mortgage credit availability decreased in April, breaking a three-month streak of easing standards, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) released Tuesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MCAI is based on underwriting criteria and borrower eligibility factors — including credit scores, loan types and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios — from more than 95…

ICE Mortgage Monitor shows lower delinquency rate — but FHA stress raises alarms

Mortgage delinquencies eased in March, but higher-severity stress remained elevated, even as U.S. home prices posted their strongest monthly gain in nearly two years, according to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s May 2026 Mortgage Monitor released Monday. The national mortgage delinquency rate on first-lien mortgages fell to 3.35% in March, down 37 basis points (10%) from February….

Zillow alleges MRED, Compass conspired over private listings

Zillow has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass, alleging the Chicagoland MLS and the nation’s largest brokerage conspired to withhold listing data and pressure Zillow to carry private “hidden” listings nationwide, according to a company announcement. The complaint, filed on Tuesday in federal court in Chicago, accuses MRED…