Why gratitude and joy matter in the season of giving (and every season)
When we live from a state of joy and gratitude, our world expands, coach Melanie Klein writes. Here's how to put those mindsets to work as we approach the year's end....
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Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low
Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December....
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There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regulator
FHFA acting Inspector General John "Joe" Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering....
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Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?...
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Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monica Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year's Eve....
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10 questions to ask yourself before your next career move
In a market obsessed with movement, Lauren Henss writes, the most powerful move you can make is knowing exactly what you want — before you make it....
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SERHANT. enters Sin City with 2nd Southwestern market launch
CEO Ryan Serhant said a large part of the firm's incentive to move to Las Vegas was because of current client demand for relocations or purchasing investment properties in the city....
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From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage scaling a business, the pursuit of funding and...
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Here’s how to save canceled listings and improve success rates
On this episode, George Laughton, leader of a top US team with 200 agents and $900 million-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings....
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Work smarter, not harder: How to KISS your way to productivity
Don't let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life....
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