Trump wins one battle, loses another as Fed policymakers kick off 2-day rate-setting meeting

Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading

Howard Hanna launches first rebrand in more than 40 years

The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, the firm has informed Inman. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin: This is real estate’s college sports moment

Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just “monopolies that profit from work they don’t create.” Continue reading

Surviving Year 1: Honest lessons from agents who made it

Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could. Continue reading

Good manners, better business: Mastering hellos and goodbyes

Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships. Continue reading

10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall

Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season. Continue reading

Appraisal bias suit against Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi moves forward

Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals. Continue reading

The State of Real Estate Marketing: Grow Your Real Estate Business with the Right Tools

Marketing shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job, but for many real estate agents, it does. Nearly half are running every part of their marketing on their own, and most say their efforts are not getting the results they want. In this webinar,… Continue reading