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Trump’s interest sends shares in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac soaring

May 22, 2025

President says he's giving "very serious consideration" to bringing companies public, and investors are hoping that whatever plan emerges will generate a windfall for them.

Council of Multiple Listing Services CEO to step down

May 22, 2025

After nearly 11 years, Denee Evans decided not to renew her contract, and CMLS is on the hunt for its next top leader.

Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon

May 22, 2025

Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success.

Say goodbye to paper: Anywhere agents go digital with InstaCard

May 22, 2025

Anywhere Real Estate is introducing a new way for its agents to connect with clients with no paper cards, no app downloads and no hassle. Through a new enterprise agreement Real Grader, agents now have access to InstaCard, a digital business card designed to streamline networking.

Your 5 most pressing questions answered at ICSD

May 22, 2025

Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from July 30 to Aug 1, 2025, and address your most top-of-mind concerns.

Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy

May 22, 2025

New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market.

Appraisal Institute ousts vice president amid ongoing turmoil

May 22, 2025

Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute's 28-member board, less than two weeks after a New York Times exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations.

Existing-home sales slip again in April even as inventory improves

May 22, 2025

Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 million last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

Why the Miami luxury market has boomed amid lower-price slump

May 22, 2025

Luxury homes continue to sell in big numbers in prime locations throughout Miami, a market where most price points have seen a protracted dip in transactions.

Redfin says it will begin banning listings in September

May 22, 2025

Redfin will begin banning listings that aren't added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed in September. The announcement comes two days after Zillow Group shared its ban timeline.

Audie Chamberlain named Rechat head of growth, communications

May 22, 2025

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit.

Lead With Fire: Weave passion with purpose for a fulfilling business

May 22, 2025

When passion and purpose align, you become unstoppable. Find out how to cultivate the combination in this new series from Debra Trappen.