Early preparation urged for UAD 3.6 transition

Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6, a major modernization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal reporting, will be here before you know it. Getting comfortable with it now will reduce the chance of transaction delays in the future. Waiting is not a strategy, says appraisal expert Michelle Czekalski Bra

Tragic Year for Aubrey Plaza; Finally Sells Her Home

Nearly a year after listing the Los Angeles home where her late husband Jeff Baena committed suicide in 2025 for $6.5 million, actress Aubrey Plaza sold the home for $4.4 million. She bought the home in 2022 for $4.7 million but struggled to find a buyer. Although the four-bedroom home had received

Calm preparation can preserve a home deal

Reading contracts closely and planning for likely problems can help agents respond confidently when negotiations become challenging.

How to help military buyers from afar

Military buyers purchasing from afar need agents who can flag property concerns, explain VA financing and prepare early for remote closing.