Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May

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New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1 percent year over year in May. Continue reading →

Vibe-based budgeting: How current economic perceptions are steering spending

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As a cloud of economic anxiety hangs overhead, Americans are increasingly caught between trusting their own financial reality and reacting to the noise surrounding the economy.  According to new data from Intuit Credit Karma, roughly half (51%) of Americans report having a positive monthly cash flow, and 72% say their cash flow has either improved […] Continue reading →

Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team

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Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country’s most exclusive markets. Continue reading →

How to build a soul-aligned support circle that elevates your vision

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The people you surround yourself with can fuel or extinguish your fire. Debra Trappen shares strategies for building up and letting go. Continue reading →

Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

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Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against ‘walled gardens’

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EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass two days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry’s most divisive topics Continue reading →

How to rise above the pack and become a rainmaker on your team

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By focusing on lead generation, networking, productivity and skill development, coach Verl Workman writes, you’ll rise above the pack and become the driving force behind your team’s success. Continue reading →

Court sets trial date for Compass suit despite Northwest MLS protest

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading →

Fed expected to resist pressure from Trump for July rate cut

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As Fed policymakers await more data confirming that inflation has been tamed, futures markets put the odds of a September rate cut at 90 percent, up from 64 percent a week ago. Continue reading →

Pulte: Let Fannie and Freddie count homebuyers’ crypto assets

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Head of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator says mortgage giants should consider what risk mitigation might be required when counting mortgage borrowers’ crypto holdings as an asset, “including adjustments for market volatility.” Continue reading →