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Jerome Powell Takes Aim at Trump: ‘Fed Has Been Undergoing a Stress Test’
“If any administration finds a way to remove Fed officials over policy differences, then future administrations will do so as well,” Powell said. Continue Reading Jerome Powell Takes Aim at Trump: ‘Fed Has Been Undergoing a Stress Test’
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Developer/Builder Taylor Morrison
The acquisition is the first for the Omaha-headquartered Berkshire Hathaway since the retirement of its founder and longtime chief executive Warren Buffett at the end of 2025. Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Developer/Builder Taylor Morrison
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was murdered in a shooting at her Manhattan office building on July 28. Continue Reading Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The five-month investigation into the case has yet to generate any clear evidence that James intentionally made false statements to secure favorable terms on a mortgage for her Virginia home. Continue Reading Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
The survey polled 1,276 responses from Hispanic professionals in the real estate industry in 39 states, including Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
The group said the DC Council only offered “insignificant penalties if the Commanders delay or never build affordable housing.” Continue Reading Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
IEM said it partnered with six consumer brands to launch experiential retail environments. Continue Reading New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Balen has over three decades of experience as a builder, land developer, architect, contractor, engineer and asset manager. Continue Reading Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
The new franchise is based in Frankfurt and led by founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The top AI tools used by the realtors polled for the survey were ChatGPT by OpenAI (58%), Gemini by Google (20%), and Copilot by Microsoft (15%). Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
The 31-agent, four-support-staff team closed $305 million in sales across 429 units in 2024. Continue Reading The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
