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- Analysis: The tariff impact on homeowners insuranceby Jonathan Delozier on April 10, 2025 at 6:02 pm
Rising tariffs and shifting global trade policies are adding strain to insurance markets, particularly in homeowners insurance and auto coverage, according to a recent analysis by the American Agents Alliance.
- Bessent’s deregulation plans would boost mortgage lending for banksby Chris Clow on April 10, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded the role of community banks, saying that deregulation should be favorable to them.
- The Fed needs labor to break to cut rates more aggressivelyby Logan Mohtashami on April 10, 2025 at 4:37 pm
Jobless data isn't bad enough to warrant the Fed making another interest rate cut — yet.
- Agent Christina Khosrowabadi joins Christie’s International Real Estate Serenoby Jonathan Delozier on April 10, 2025 at 3:53 pm
Khosrowabadi, a second-generation Realtor, brings nearly two decades of experience in Silicon Valley's highly competitive housing market.
- Keller Williams franchisees sue eXp team leader over recruitment effortsby Brooklee Han on April 10, 2025 at 3:19 pm
Three KW franchises in Florida are suing Veronica Figueroa and Joseph Firmin of The Fig Team over agent recruitment.
- Inflation cooled in March, but tariff rollercoaster hasn’t priced inby Jeff Andrews on April 10, 2025 at 3:15 pm
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell in March to 2.4% year over year, down from 2.8% in February and below expectations.
- Trapped by design: Why America’s housing market is stuck — and what the rest of the world can teach usby Jonathan Arad on April 10, 2025 at 9:30 am
America’s housing market isn’t just cooling—it’s frozen in place. Millions of homeowners are locked into 2–3% mortgage rates and simply won’t sell, creating a chain reaction that’s grinding the entire system to a halt. But this isn’t just a temporary side effect of high interest rates. It’s the result of a uniquely American mortgage structure—one that unintentionally punishes mobility and paralyzes housing supply. And while U.S. policymakers scramble for answers, countries abroad have already developed—and deployed—practical solutions.
- Here’s how one CRE veteran helps multifamily investors thriveby HW Media Content Studio on April 10, 2025 at 9:00 am
Volatility is becoming the new norm in today's commercial real estate market. If it isn't rising interest rates or shifting rental trends, then growing technology is the driving force that prompts investors to evolve. They also face significant pressure to become faster and more efficient. A change is needed. To help investors survive uncertain times, professionals must understand market trends and develop a game plan for success.
- Residency requirements top HUD OIG’s list of open reverse mortgage issuesby Chris Clow on April 9, 2025 at 10:14 pm
Three of the four open recommendations related to HECM from the HUD watchdog are all centered on one topic.
- EPM’s Kevin DeLory dies of cancer at 53by Sarah Wolak on April 9, 2025 at 9:55 pm
EPM CEO Eddy Perez confirmed DeLory's death, writing, "Kevin made me a better leader, and more than that, he made me a better man."