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DOGE cost-cutting exposes risk to cities with federal office space
Impact on certain markets may be "profound," attorneys warn, as federal agencies look to cut the size of their real estate footprint by as much as 50 percent under the Trump administration.
A thief’s mentality: Trump, real estate and dreams of ethnic cleansing - Middle East Monitor
A thief’s mentality: Trump, real estate and dreams of ethnic cleansing Middle East Monitor
Housing market challenges aren’t over yet, Barbara Corcoran warns
Mortgage rates have inched downward, with the 30-year fixed rate falling down "by a fraction of a point to 6.96 percent," Corcoran said, representing the lowest rate in six weeks. The 15-fixed loan rate was 6.21 percent as of Thursday. However, Corcoran believes the minimal drop is not enough to spur major market challenges.
Christopher Alexander to Conclude Tenure as President of RE/MAX Canada
Above, Christopher Alexander RE/MAX has announced that Christopher Alexander has chosen to conclude his tenure as President of RE/MAX Canada. He will continue in his role until March 3, 2025 and serve in a consultative role through June 30, 2025. Alexander will remain connected to the RE/MAX brand as a RE/MAX brokerage owner in Ontario…
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Team Tactics: Hobbies Real Estate Agents Can Use for Business Development
When you make your own hours as an agent does, time management is essential so you don’t feel even more pressured to be working all the time. To ensure you find time for some of your hobbies with no distractions, you can find ways to incorporate those you and your team enjoy that also benefit…
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Vacant, foreign-owned homes draw criticism in LA post-wildfires
Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find temporary and permanent housing.
Steel and aluminum are President Trump’s latest tariff targets
The National Association of Home Builders has sounded the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and gypsum from Mexico.
CFPB is latest target of Trump’s downsizing government campaign
Democrats vow to fight moves to "unlawfully 'delete' this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans."
Is it you? Call for speakers for Inman Connect San Diego 2025
Inman seeks fresh perspectives and new ideas from people like you for the Inman Connect stage when the conference heads to San Diego on July 30-Aug. 1, 2025. Fill out a short form to apply.
Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know
Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes.
Court Report: Brokerages Settle in New Lawsuit; Crye-Leike Seeks Gibson Immunity
The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Brokerages excluded from NAR deal strike quick settlement in new lawsuit Keel et al v. Washington Fine Properties LLC et al is a new class-action commission lawsuit. As with past cases, its plaintiffs are recent…
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Managing Stress in Winter Can Be a Challenge as Great as the Market Itself
Real estate is one of the most dynamic, rewarding, and demanding professions out there. The highs of closing a deal, helping clients find their dream homes, or securing the perfect exit from an investment property can be incredibly fulfilling. But the constant hustle, the unpredictability of the market, the emotional rollercoaster of working with clients,…
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EXp Realty real estate agent found dead near New York highway
On Friday, police confirmed the victim as 57-year-old Emmanuel Moncoeur, ABC7 reported. The New York medical examiner's office has confirmed Moncoeur died from blunt force trauma, ruling his death a homicide. His injuries included a fractured skull.
