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Powell hints at resuming Fed rate cuts in Jackson Hole speech
Powell stopped short of committing to a 25-bps rate cut at the September meeting or providing a timeline of when a cut could occur.
Trump tells reporters he’ll fire Fed’s Lisa Cook if she doesn’t resign
“What she did was bad,” the president told reporters who asked about Cook, according to reports by CNBC and Bloomberg News
Bright MLS, Williamsburg MLS launch data share
This data share provides Bright MLS subscribers with access to listings and buyers throughout much of Virginia.
Property insurers must prepare for aging population: report
As the global population ages more rapidly, property insurers must assess their offerings to meet the moment, according to a new report.
USDA’s rural manufactured housing rule has gone into effect
The rule seeks to bolster housing supply in rural areas by addressing the supply shortage in a different way than site-built homes.
Fed holds rates steady as it remains in wait-and-see mode
In a widely expected decision on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% following its two-day meeting.
Compass files an antitrust suit against NWMLS over its CCP
NWMLS is not Realtor association affiliated and its Clear Cooperation Policy does not allow for office exclusives.
Experts analyze growth strategies of eXp and Compass
eXp Realty and Compass are top five-year movers on the RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings. Here’s how they grew.
Top indie brokerage sides with Zillow on CCP
West USA Realty joins eXp Realty and NextHome in committing to Zillow’s listing standards, taking a stand in the CCP debate.
