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The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes.

Atlanta-based luxury firm Harry Norman, REALTORS®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE),has announced that 2025 marks the company’s 95th year in business. Founded in 1930, Harry Norman, REALTORS® was Atlanta’s first residential real estate firm, and has maintained its position as a leading brokerage since. In support of its notable…

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Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn't panic Friday over reports that the U.S. will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy.

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has released a year-end recap of its 2024 strategic franchise developments, industry accolades and key additions to its team. Strategic expansion driving growth In 2024, Pillar To Post announced 15 new franchise signings and four resales. The company stated its growth strategy supports its continued strength in keeping territories intact…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. Eleventh Circuit vacates one-to-one consent rule on robocalls This past week in a robocalls case, “Insurance Marketing Coalition Limited (IMC) v. Federal Communications Commission (FCC),” the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit…

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A new report from ATTOM Data shows that equity-rich locales remain concentrated in certain areas, with at least half of all homes with a mortgage considered equity rich located in more than 40% of U.S. zip codes. A mortgage is considered “equity-rich” if the remaining loan balance equals half the property value or less.  A…

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Led by Tony and Brooke Clement or RE/MAX Properties and Scott and Traci O'Connor of RE/MAX Advantage, the newly combined firm brings over 65 years of real estate expertise.

Inman Connect San Diego keynote and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk appeared on SoFi's Richer Lives podcast and shared how his first home purchase saved his family during a financial dry spell.

At the New England CEO Summit today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman warned against cutting rates too often, and advocated against overregulation for community banks. For the housing sector, Bowman’s reluctance to lower rates may prolong higher mortgage rates, but her advocacy for community banks could favor first-time homebuyers who rely on these smaller…

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At the New England CEO Summit today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman warned against cutting rates too often, and advocated against overregulation for community banks. For the housing sector, Bowman’s reluctance to lower rates may prolong higher mortgage rates, but her advocacy for community banks could favor first-time homebuyers who rely on these smaller…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

RISMedia, the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry, has announced its 2025 class of more than 300 Real Estate Newsmakers. Hailing from across the U.S., RISMedia’s eighth annual Newsmaker honorees represent those who made headlines for their commitment and contributions to the real estate industry in 2024, going the extra…

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London campaigners fight to save Central YMCA from property developers  Socialist Worker

The Federal Reserve declined to cut interest rates any further at its latest meeting—and the Fed’s preferred inflation metric now shows that the goal of 2% annual inflation remains elusive.  In the latest monthly Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, monthly inflation in the PCE price index (tracking costs…

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Canopy MLS has announced it will enhance its subscribers’ access to rental tools through the latest integration of Rental Beast and OneHome™. This integration embeds Rental Beast’s Apply Now application and tenant screening tool into OneHome™, CoreLogic’s client collaboration platform, providing Canopy MLS subscribers with expanded tools for managing rental transactions, including: Faster rental applications:…

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Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power

Housing market optimism could fade if Canada enters trade war with U.S.  Financial Post

YMCA campaigners lose High Court battle over closure  BBC.com

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

Analysis: Breathing new life into old spaces – innovative repurposing of commercial properties in Ireland  Irish Legal News