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| Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Hosts Leadership Academy for Franchise Brokers and Managers | ||
| 12/18/2025 1:54 PM | ||
| Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently hosted its Leadership Academy, a multi-day training program for affiliated brokers, owners and managers focused on operational leadership and business development within franchise real estate offices. The Leadership Academy is held several times each year, led by the company’s executive and business...Read More | ||
| Homebuilder Hints at Major Federal Housing Action in 2026, Also Teased by Trump | ||
| 12/18/2025 12:37 PM | ||
| With business leaders, economists and other members of the real estate community looking forward to next year with both trepidation and hope, it appears the federal government is targeting 2026 for a push intended to bolster the sputtering housing market—though with details still forthcoming. During a primetime address on the evening of Dec. 17,...Read More | ||
| 2026 Outlook: Strengthening Trust and Transparency in Real Estate | ||
| 12/18/2025 12:23 PM | ||
| As the real estate industry wraps up another transformative year, one continuing trend stands out: the need for real estate professionals to provide and showcase the value they bring to every transaction. To stand out in this competitive landscape, it’s important not to wait for the market to tell you what’s next, but anticipate, plan…...Read More | ||
| AI Won’t Take Your Job: Here Are 3 Ways to Use It | ||
| 12/18/2025 12:03 PM | ||
| Everywhere you look, people are asking: Will AI replace agents? It’s a topic that’s sparked a lot of curiosity—and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of anxiety. At this year’s Zillow Unlock, I had the privilege of tackling this question head on with a session I led called “AI Won’t Take Your Job: Here Are… The post Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly; Little Movement in Recent Weeks | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:56 AM | ||
| A cooling labor market reported this week with unemployment rising slightly, while in line with expectations, did little to move mortgage rates, economists report. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.21%, a slight decline of ...Read More | ||
| Zillow and MRED Dispute Could Impact IDX Feeds Come January | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:52 AM | ||
| Portal giant Zillow largely receives listings from MLSs via internet data exchange (IDX) feeds, but at least in one major metro, that feed may soon see some disruptions. This year, Zillow has been in dispute with the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) MLS, covering Chicago and surrounding areas and which boasts over 48,000 subscribers. Now,&#...Read More | ||
| Inflation Lower Than Expected After Months of Inching Up | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:31 AM | ||
| The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back up due to factors such as tariffs, reversing what looked like a slow but steady descent to 2%, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) saw a reversal… The post Read More | ||
| Fed Governor Miran Predicts Faster Drop in Housing Costs in New Remarks | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:26 AM | ||
| Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for other items. He also suggested interest rate cuts may be warranted even as overall inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. In his speech at Columbia University, Miran noted that current shelter infla...Read More | ||
| Affordability: Guiding Buyers on Financial Pitfalls Before They Get Overextended | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:21 AM | ||
| There are all kinds of numbers available for people to ponder as they set on the path to homeownership. Every month the National Association of Realtors® releases a home-purchase affordability report which provides the latest national facts and figures regarding qualifying income needed to buy a home, current average mortgage rate, median f...Read More | ||
| Forbes Global Properties Marks Five-Year Milestone as International Luxury Real Estate Network | ||
| 12/18/2025 11:02 AM | ||
| Forbes Global Properties is marking its fifth anniversary this month, reflecting on the growth of its invitation-only network of independent real estate brokerages focused on high-end and ultra high-end residential markets. The company’s objective since 2020 was to develop a collaborative international platform for brokerages operating at ...Read More | ||