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Powell’s Exit + Market Volatility: How the Top 1% Are Handling It
As Jerome Powell’s term officially comes to an end, the housing industry immediately shifts into speculation about what comes next. Analysts began debating the future direction of interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve policy, while consumers were once...
White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
This marked the first time since 1987 that the White House was the setting for this ceremony. Continue Reading White House Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
SBA Issues Guidance to Speed Rebuilding in LA Communities Destroyed by Wildfires
The SBA said residents can immediately begin rebuilding using $3.2 billion in federal disaster relief that has been approved for the region. Continue Reading SBA Issues Guidance to Speed Rebuilding in LA Communities Destroyed by Wildfires
Saks Off 5th to Close Most of its Stores
Saks Global is also closing the five remaining Last Call stores that served as a discount venue for Neiman Marcus. Continue Reading Saks Off 5th to Close Most of its Stores
Hanover Bancorp Names New Chief Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer
Newham was most recently executive vice president and group leader of commercial real estate lending at Dime Community Bank. Continue Reading Hanover Bancorp Names New Chief Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Become Next Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh previously served as a governor on the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 through 2011. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Become Next Federal Reserve Chairman
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When Political ‘Protesters’ Damage Commercial Property
While the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceably assemble, it does not guarantee the right to physically or economically destroy someone else’s business. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When Political ‘Protesters’ Damage Commercial Property
Georgia GOP Lawmakers Propose Ending Homestead Property Taxes by 2032
The proposal encourages local governments and schools to consider other options to compensate for the decrease in property tax revenue. Continue Reading Georgia GOP Lawmakers Propose Ending Homestead Property Taxes by 2032
Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The campaign debuts on Feb. 1 during the telecast of the Grammy Awards on CBS and Paramount+. Continue Reading Zillow Unveils New Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
Institutional investors were responsible for only 6.6% of last year’s home purchases, unchanged from one year earlier. Continue Reading Median Sale Price for Homes Hit Record High in 2025
StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading StorageMart Acquires 15-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in NYC














