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Missouri senator opens investigation into FICO’s mortgage credit score pricing

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has opened an investigation into Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO)’s pricing practices in the mortgage industry and is urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson to do the same. FICO dominates the credit scoring market for mortgage lenders, largely due to decades of exclusive acceptance for loans sold to Fannie […]

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St. Louis agent Kristin Sprague returns to Coldwell Banker

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Real estate agent Kristin Sprague has rejoined Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker — returning to the brokerage where she began her career in 1995. Sprague has worked in the St. Louis metro area for more than 25 years. According to the most recent RealTrends Verified rankings, she remains among the most recognized agents in the St. Louis

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Shake it off! NAR looks to dismiss Taylor Swift copyright claim

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is hoping to shake off a copyright lawsuit involving photos of an estate belonging to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s fiancé. The trade association filed a motion to dismiss the copyright lawsuit on Friday.  Originally filed in U.S. District Court in Missouri in October by photographer Brynn Burns, the lawsuit

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Kansas City sellers reduce listing prices as inventory grows faster than buyer demand

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Nearly half of Kansas City metro home sellers cut their asking prices in the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, as the market navigates a delicate balance between rising inventory and slowing buyer activity. The 45.2% price reduction rate coincides with active listings climbing to 4,723 homes while weekly absorption dropped to 511 properties. The surge

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Midwest housing markets defy national days on market trends

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Midwest housing markets are demonstrating remarkable resilience against the national trend of extended Days on Market (DOM), with properties in key Midwestern cities selling up to 83% faster than the national average, according to the latest market data. Regional performance outpaces national metrics The national median DOM for single-family homes currently stands at 63 days,

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RedKey Realty Leaders merges with RE Source, launches commercial division

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RedKey Realty Leaders has announced a merger with RE Source LLC, a boutique commercial brokerage founded in 2001. The partnership, finalized on July 5, marks the official launch of RedKey’s commercial real estate division and adds a new office location in St. Louis. The merger brings seven commercial agents from RE Source to RedKey’s existing

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