Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court Wednesday in a high-stakes case examining whether President Donald Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, marking an unusual public show of support from the Fed chair, who has been the target of personal attacks and pressure from Trump and others in…
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) released its 2025 Annual Report, offering members and stakeholders a comprehensive look at the association’s progress, financial stewardship and strategic priorities as it advances its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. The 80-page report details progress made in 2025 on the plan’s 24 initiatives and outlines NAR’s priorities for 2026, the organization…
The results of RISMedia’s first annual Tech Showdown are in, and Oppy, the AI-driven platform that launches and manages personalized AI assistants called “Oppies,” rose to the top after an extremely tight race among finalists. A three-way tie among judges was tipped in Oppy’s favor from votes cast by RISMedia viewers who tuned into the…
Capital gains taxes—the tax on profits received from the sale of an asset like a home—are one of the biggest costs to homesellers, especially more and more those who exceed the IRS exclusions in the wake of today’s rising home prices. One congressman is hoping to change that. A new bill, the “Don’t Tax the…
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The ability to pay the bills is one of the most important reasons why people choose to live where they do. According to the 2025 National Movers Study compiled by United Van Lines, some states are clearly cheaper when it comes to budgets. Here are the 10 states attracting the highest percentage of Americans seeking…
If you plan on selling your house in 2026, you shouldn’t have much trouble. Affordability is expected to improve as interest rates drop. Inventory, however, is limited, so sellers need to use every available tool to attract buyers and get top dollar. Home staging is one of those tools.
Gen X and millennials are set to be the two largest cohorts to inherit $4.6 trillion in global real estate wealth over the next 10 years according to new data from the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program’s 2026 Trend Report (the report), which finds that the U.S. is expected to capture 52% of that property…
The Keyes Company, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), is celebrating 100 years of operation, marking a century since its founding in February 1926 and honoring a legacy defined by resilience, innovation and an unwavering focus on serving buyers and sellers, the company shared. Founded by Kenneth Keyes during Florida’s…
Plug and play has had its day. As affordability pressures reshape the housing market, a growing number of younger buyers especially are increasingly willing to take on older properties, drawn by lower purchase prices, renovation potential and the ability to personalize a space over time, rather than paying a premium for move-in ready builds. “Millennials…
Real Grows Michigan Footprint as Good Company Joins Through Private Label Program The Real Brokerage has announced that Michigan real estate leader Jim Shaffer and his independent brokerage, Good Company, have joined Real through its Private Label program. Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, Good Company brings 172 agents to Real, including Shaffer’s 40-agent team, further…
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