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| Fed Announces First Rate Cut of 2025, Citing a Worsening Job Market | ||
| 9/17/2025 3:13 PM | ||
| The Federal Reserve has announced its first interest rate cut since December 2024, pointing toward a degrading job market as a strong reason for the shift in stance. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at its September meeting today that it is cutting interest rates by a quarter-percentage point to 4% – 4.25%, a… <...Read More | ||
| Following Up and Following Through | ||
| 9/17/2025 2:48 PM | ||
| Above, Monica Riga Monica Riga Broker/Co-Owner Weichert, REALTORS® – Southern Coast Myrtle Beach, South Carolina https://www.weichertcarolina.com Region served: Coastline of North and South Carolina Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 3 Number of agents: 92 Favorite part of your job: Seeing my agents succeed. In what way...Read More | ||
| Market Momentum: August’s Data Signals Change | ||
| 9/17/2025 2:11 PM | ||
| As we close the books on August, the Institute’s Luxury Market Report takes a closer look at the current luxury real estate market. The luxury real estate market across North America continues to walk a fine line between strength and restraint. August 2025 highlighted this balance with a familiar seasonal dip in sales compared toR...Read More | ||
| Deadline Tomorrow: Last Call to Nominate a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker | ||
| 9/17/2025 1:57 PM | ||
| There is just one day left to nominate a standout professional for RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers program honors those who are making a real difference in real estate. Whether through innovation, leadership, service or advocacy, Newsmakers are the individuals helping shape the future of the i...Read More | ||
| John L. Scott Partners with ListAssist AI Home Search Platform | ||
| 9/17/2025 1:08 PM | ||
| John L. Scott Real Estate has announced a partnership with ListAssist that brings cutting-edge AI technology directly to its clients through its new JLS AI Home Search platform. ListAssist allows buyers to search for properties using natural language, such as “a modern home with a view of the mountains” or “bright, open kitchen with stainl...Read More | ||
| HAR.Com Expands to Include Commercial Property Listings | ||
| 9/17/2025 1:02 PM | ||
| HAR.com, a real estate website operated by the Houston Association of Realtors, is expanding its offerings to now include available commercial properties alongside its residential home search. The commercial listings are powered by CommGate, HAR’s dedicated commercial information exchange. HAR.com, which serves consumers seeking housing th...Read More | ||
| New Construction Cools as Housing Starts Slow to Lowest Level in Over a Year | ||
| 9/17/2025 12:41 PM | ||
| The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau found construction lagging in the month of August. Privately-owned housing starts were at an annualized rate of 1,307,000, down by 8.5% from the revised July 2025 figure (1,429,000) and 6% down from A...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Applications Grow Nearly 30% Before Fed Rate Decision | ||
| 9/17/2025 12:35 PM | ||
| As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump in activity across refinance, 30-year-fixed and adjustable rate mortgage applications, especially. According to the Mortgage Banker Association’s (MBA) weekly survey, the market composite index—the measurement for mortgage loan appl...Read More | ||
| ‘Cautious’ Approach to Private Listings as Agents Press on Amid Controversy | ||
| 9/17/2025 12:02 PM | ||
| Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in these times when attorneys have no shortage of real estate lawsuits to represent one side or the other. “The recent commission lawsuits and updates to the Clear Cooperation Policy have only reinforced the importance of…<...Read More | ||
| Shoring Up Your Agent Force: Recruiting and Retention in the Changing Real Estate Landscape | ||
| 9/17/2025 11:49 AM | ||
| Above, from left: Jackie Louh, Alex Vidal, Vince Leisey and Duff Rubin. Photo by AJ Canaria. Recruiting and retention is a popular theme at real estate conferences and conventions across the board—and while it’s been talked about throughout the years, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/The Trident Group ...Read More | ||