Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pointed to tariffs as the cause of a recent rise in inflation data during a Nov. 3 speech on economic outlook and monetary policy. During her speech, Cook noted the rise in inflation as of the September PCE report, which saw annual inflation hit “significantly” above the Fed’s 2% inflation…

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As we move through the final months of 2025 and look toward 2026, the residential real estate industry stands on the edge of meaningful renewal. After years of navigating economic headwinds, rate shocks and structural shifts, signs of balance and optimism are reemerging across the housing landscape. The past few years have tested our industry’s…

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An annual study out by the the National Association of Realtors® today reveals some alarming homebuyer statistics, namely the number of first-time buyers has dropped to a record low while the age of those same buyers has reached an all-time high, posing some dire implications for younger buyers trying to enter the housing market.  According…

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In a relatively short time, the power dynamics in residential real estate have shifted dramatically. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) sits alongside portal giant Zillow on one side, and on the other is New York-based venture capital-backed Compass, a new behemoth that has consolidated a huge brokerage empire and appears ready to use its…

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Knock—the real estate technology company which helps lenders and agents make it easier for homeowners to buy before they sell—today announced the launch of Knock Bridge Loan Plus. This new financing option now pays off the homeowner’s existing mortgage upfront, eliminating double payments. Knock stated that by paying off homeowners’ current mortgage and releasing the…

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Douglas Elliman released its financial results for the third quarter Tuesday morning, reporting 5% year-over-year revenue growth for the first nine months of the year, to $787.6 million. “While others in the industry are pursuing consolidation and platform integration, we remain committed to deepening our leadership in the luxury segment—a category that is synonymous with…

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As shared during its recent earnings statement, iBuyer Offerpad acquired only 203 homes in Q3, a 54% drop from its Q2 acquisition rate of 443 homes and a 52% drop from Q3 2024 (422 homes).  On the other side of acquisitions, Offerpad sold 367 homes during the quarter, 19% down from the 452 sold in…

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In its first financial report since being acquired by Compass in September, Anywhere Real Estate, in a Nov. 4 Q3 earnings call, showed $1.6 billion in revenue—a 6% increase from the previous year. The company said it is focused on achieving $100 million in cost savings for 2025 and has already identified all necessary savings.…

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The acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), aka the organization’s “internal watchdog” who polices waste, fraud and abuse, has been removed from his position, as reported by Reuters. The FHFA website now designates the position as vacant. Joe Allen is the latest in a chain of several other watchdogs who have…

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As mortgage rates finally tick down and the industry gets comfortable with new rules, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity. To help real estate professionals hit the ground running, RISMedia’s 6th Annual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year returns on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.…

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