The Boutique Power Play: Why Back-Office Mergers Are a Game Changer for Small Firms
In the real estate landscape of 2026, the industry has reached a definitive tipping point. The era of the "scrappy...
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Fed Governor Predicts Three Rate Cuts to Come in 2026
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Recent monetary...
Brokers Weigh in on Office Exclusives, MLS Private Listing Networks and the Power of Consumers
The discourse around private listing policies has become a headline controversy over the past year, and with recent massive consolidation,...
President Trump Announces Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Nominee
President Donald Trump announced Friday morning his nomination of Kevin Warsh—a former Federal Reserve governor—to serve as the next chair...
Mixed Mortgage Message: Prepayments Tick Up on Refi Rush While FHA Foreclosure Activity Surges
Lower mortgage rates at the end of 2025 prompted a refinance rush among current homeowners, helping boost prepayment rates to...
Hedge Fund Third Point Calls for New CoStar Board and Exit From Residential Space
Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point has launched a proxy fight against CoStar Group, nominating multiple directors to...
Rocket ‘Categorically’ Disputes Lawsuit Allegations of Steering, Inflated Home Prices
A new consumer class-action lawsuit was filed against Rocket Companies on Jan. 26 in the U.S. District Court for the...
Sound and Fury: How Noisy Neighbors Can Impact Homebuyer Decisions
Nosy neighbors are one thing. They can be occasionally annoying. But noisy neighbors? They can be an endless drag. And...
Legislative Round-Up: HUD Proposes Fair Housing Enforcement Change; Bill to Restrict Institutional Investors Reintroduced
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Taking 2026 by Storm: How to Win in Today’s Shifting Market
With the first month of the new year behind us, real estate professionals are buckling down as they find their...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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