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Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman supports July interest rate cut
On Monday, Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision, talked about a potential rate cut at the Fed’s July meeting.
The concerning math behind aging-in-place
Many families will need to adapt to rising long-term-care costs, and it is a particular challenge as they seek to age-in-place in their home.
No hacks, just hustle: The truth about real estate success
You’re not too busy, you’re just avoiding the activities and accountability you need to have a thriving real estate business.
Court extensions granted for Texas Capital Bank and Ginnie Mae
The court approved extensions to consider a partial summary judgment for TCB along with a venue change for Ginnie Mae.
FHFA releases VantageScore historic data to prepare for new credit reporting requirements
Despite concerns from industry trade groups, the FHFA on Wednesday announced the release of VantageScore 4.0 historic credit data, a step that is designed to ease the transition to new credit reporting requirements by the end of next year.
FOA rating downgraded by Fitch following debt exchange plan
FOA’s long-term issuer default rating from Fitch has been downgraded, however Moody’s elected not to change its own assessment.
RealTrends 500: eXp, Compass lead in one-year movers by closed sides
eXp Realty and Compass lead the top movers by transactions. Different from our top movers by transaction side percentage, this is the actual numeric increase in transaction sides year to year between 2020 and 2021.
RealTrends 500: The Agency, Pacific Sotheby’s in top spots for average sales price
Beverly Hills, California-based The Agency leads the top 50 firms in average sales price by sides with a whopping $2.5 million average sales price in the 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings.
An inside look at local housing markets across the country
Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets.
