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4 urgent questions to ask amid the Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation

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Dr. Lee Davenport offers insight into Trump’s Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his family fortune and potential conflicts of interest in his investment portfolio. Continue reading →

Aaron Kirman says he’s 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry’s status quo

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The luxury broker caught up with Inman about crypto, California, the latest headlines and more in an exclusive interview. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions

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The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading →

DoJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud, and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Continue reading →

Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty

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Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75 percent this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow

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Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool. Continue reading →

With AI, real estate is now a ‘game of attention,’ Serhant says

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AI has changed the nature of competition within the industry, Serhant said at the CNBC Evolve AI Opportunity Summit, making relationship skills even more important. Continue reading →

It’s now a buyer’s market in Manhattan, new report suggests

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Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman’s latest quarterly report. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says the luxury market is back

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The luxury market is back. That was Compass co-founder and CEO Robert Reffkin’s primary message during his latest appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” where he talked about home price trends, mortgage rates, and stock market ebbs and flows. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO trying not to ‘count chickens’ after solid Q1 earnings

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A solid Q1 earnings report has Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman feeling confident. However, persistent market headwinds are keeping the CEO from being too bullish. Continue reading →