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The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence.

IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing: Managers forecast substantial rise in capital inflows  IPE Real Assets

IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing: Managers forecast substantial rise in capital inflows  IPE Real Assets

The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round.

Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration.

If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals.

After another tough year for real estate, brokerage leaders are ready to turn the corner and hit the ground running in 2026 to take advantage of a gradually improving market. Brokers and agents can learn what’s on the minds of the nation’s top industry executives by tuning into RISMedia’s 6th Annual Real Estate’s Rocking in…

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Savills | Iberian hotels top choice for international investors  Tornos News

PropStream has announced a new enhancement, The BatchDialer Quick Access button, designed to help users move faster and work more efficiently, according to a release. This update is part of an ongoing effort to enhance cross-product compatibility, providing real estate professionals with a more seamless experience when using PropStream for lead generation and BatchDialer for…

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Above, Morgan Carey Last month, Real Estate Webmasters (REW) introduced AI-Generated Call Transcripts and Summaries, giving agents the ability to automatically capture conversations and key details on REW CRM. This tool was designed to help real estate professionals focus on meaningful client conversations, while keeping accurate records of lead interaction. Now, Real Estate Webmasters is…

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HOUSTON—The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) wrapped up its annual conference Monday with the Board of Directors (BOD) approving sweeping policy changes, many explicitly as part of an “antitrust risk assessment” effort. Most notably, the association, today, announced the approval of 18 comprehensive updates to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Handbook, constituting the most extensive…

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Buoyed by the reopening of the government on Thursday, a bit of optimism was in the air at NAR NXT, where Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun predicted a 14% increase in existing-home sales in 2026, along with a 5% increase in new-home sales, a 4% increase in the median home price, and mortgage rates settling…

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FirstTeam®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), has announced that Aaron Shriner has been named a founding member and broker of Record in Washington state, and will also support clients in Idaho. Shriner previously served as a vice president and managing broker at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty and at…

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The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow and Compass hearing begins Tuesday, Nov. 18  On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Compass and Zillow will meet in court for a scheduled four-day hearing held in New York City, the latest round in the ongoing…

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Back on the block: Real estate debt returning to favour  IPE Reference Hub

Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools.

Gilts Remain Subdued as Budget Anxiety Lingers  Bloomberg.com

NAR said access to the MLS will be a "matter of local discretion." The change is part of NAR's ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them.

The change is part of an ongoing attempt by the National Association of Realtors to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them.

A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments.