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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.
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.

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek January 27, 2025
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower January 27, 2025
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.
DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans January 27, 2025
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.