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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
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
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Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
The request follows an appeals court decision on Monday that rejected Trump’s efforts to fire Cook ahead of the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Continue Reading Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
The typical flipped property generated a 25.1% return on investment before expenses. Continue Reading Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
Rithm Capital Buys Paramount Group for $1.6 Billion
Paramount’s portfolio includes 13 owned and four managed high quality office assets, totaling more than 13.1 million square feet, 85.4% of which is currently leased as of June 30. Continue Reading Rithm Capital Buys Paramount Group for $1.6 Billion
Rocket Companies Launches ‘Own the Dream’ Marketing Campaign During Super Bowl Broadcast
The Detroit-headquartered company premiered the campaign with a 60-second commercial during the game’s second quarter. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Launches ‘Own the Dream’ Marketing Campaign During Super Bowl Broadcast
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
Playa is the owner and operator of resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Continue Reading Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
Delivery is scheduled for fall 2026. Continue Reading 205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
OMB Director Vought Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Vought’s ordered the CFPB staff to grant access to all “non-classified” systems to the members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Continue Reading OMB Director Vought Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Inside the CFPB
Musk posted to X “CFPB RIP” with an emoji tombstone next to the text. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Inside the CFPB
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
New leadership at federal agencies, a possible cause for some of the Los Angeles wildfires, and new HGTV shows that don’t seem very new. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 3-7
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
House Bill 1169 is sponsored by Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, who is also a former Lutheran minister. Continue Reading Colorado Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Housing Built on Church Land
Eddie Blanco Installed as Miami Association of Realtors’ 2025 Chairman
Blanco is the broker and owner of Stratwell, a real estate brokerage with offices in Miami and Naples. Continue Reading Eddie Blanco Installed as Miami Association of Realtors’ 2025 Chairman
James Patchett Named Chief Executive at Gilbane Development Company
Patchett will succeed Edward Broderick, who was recently appointed CEO of Gilbane Inc. Continue Reading James Patchett Named Chief Executive at Gilbane Development Company
Report: CFPB General Counsel Stepping Down
Frotman joined the CFPB in October 2021 and was one of the first hires by Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading Report: CFPB General Counsel Stepping Down
