The Federal Reserve’s next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), where they decide the direction of monetary policy, will be held Oct. 28 – 29. In the meantime, members of the Federal Reserve are keeping busy with public appearances. At the Invest in America forum hosted by CNBC, Fed Governor Stephen Miran sat down for a…
In a hearing today for the copyright lawsuit filed by CoStar against Zillow, Judge Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District of New York ordered both parties to submit more detailed arguments regarding the proper venue for the lawsuit, with CoStar previewing how it will allege Zillow is responsible for what the company claimed “may be…
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has been unafraid to challenge other industry figures. Reffkin has been an outspoken critic of the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, and Compass is currently engaged in litigation with Zillow over the latter’s new listing rules. Reffkin has previously claimed that Zillow, NAR and MLSs “exploit” agents in…
Celebrating 25 years of success, HomeSmart unveiled a new brand identity today complete with a new logo and messaging for the brand from the stage at its annual premier agent event, Ignite: Growth Summit 2025—back where it all began a quarter of a century ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, in front of agents, brokers and franchise…
Above, Robert Ott. Robert Ott Managing Broker and Owner Raintown Realty, under the JPAR franchise system Bellevue, Washington https://raintownrealty.org Region served: Washington metro area within the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue MSA Years in real estate: 33 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 58 Describe the strategies, philosophies and day-to-day practices you use to keep your brokerage ahead…
Above: Walther Vasquez Johnson, an agent with Sterling, Virginia’s J&C Real Estate Solutions, is RISMedia’s 2025 Rookie of the Year winner. Photos by AJ Canaria. Behind many a successful real estate agent is the story of what might have been. A fork in the road that could have resulted in a very different outcome. In…
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr warned Thursday that the central bank’s battle against inflation is far from over, with price pressures expected to persist until 2027, as rising tariffs continue to ripple across the economy. Speaking at the Economic Club of Minnesota, Barr said the Federal Reserve continues to face elevated risks on both…
When the Trump Administration floated the idea of merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into a single “Great American Mortgage Corporation” and taking it public, the announcement didn’t come through a press conference or news release. Instead, the president himself shared it via social media, sparking intense speculation. It’s one of many examples emerging from…
Above: Jenni Bonura. Jenni Bonura didn’t climb the ladder in real estate—she built her career rung by rung, with curiosity, grit and a genuine love of people. From her first days as an agent to her current role as president and CEO of Harry Norman, REALTORS®, she’s experienced the business from nearly every angle. That…
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Above, Maryann Vitale Alles Maryann Vitale Alles CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties St. Louis, Missouri https://bhhsselectstl.com Region served: St. Louis metro area Years in real estate: 42 Number of offices: 9 Number of agents: 530 Favorite part of your job: Working with agents. Their success is my success. What is one of the challenges…
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