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social Life Tweet Ups From updates to meet-ups, social media is changing the way we network at events. As the media sponsor of the Five Star Conference and Expo, MReport witnessed first-hand exactly how companies and individuals use social media to ease the stress of networking. Here are some of our favorite tweets from this year's Five Star. @auction @FannieHomePath Need tips on expediting short sales? Join the conversation with mortgage servicers and real estate execs at #FSC13 Dr. Condoleezza Rice: "When you think about entitlement, reach out to someone that has less and you will see how much you have" #FSC13 @Jessicabuff Ready to buy while mortgage rates are low? See the newest REO homes at Home Steps #FSC13 TRENDING The Story: The Story: CFPB Finalizes Changes to Mortgage Rules Report: Jobs Recovery to Drive Up Home Prices The Scoop: The Scoop: With months to go before the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's qualified mortgage (QM) rules, the agency released several finalized amendments and clarifications created to ease the process. Even as housing inventory starts to recover, the basic fundamentals of supply and demand—as measured by new starts versus job growth across the nation—point to continued price growth, according to one expert at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. The Story: Study: Low Deposit Rates Offsetting Favorable Mortgage Rates The Scoop: New research from finance information website MoneyRates.com suggests borrowers may not be benefitting from low mortgage interest rates as much as other analysts say. The Story: Business Declines for Second Straight Month for Fannie Mae The Scoop: Fannie Mae's book of business shrank for the second consecutive month in July as its gross mortgage portfolio continued to decline, the company reported in its monthly volume summary. The M Report | 7