Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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What do you think about the president’s first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy?
Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here’s how new policies could impact that goal.
How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes.
Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market.
Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary.
Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44.
LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot’s purchase loan business.
Real’s latest addition brings Alberta agent total to 1K
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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The Real Brokerage has added 57 agents in Edmonton, Alberta, by bringing on board YEGPro Realty, one of the province’s most productive.
Over 6 Million Americans Are Late on Their Mortgage Payments—Here’s What It Means for Investors
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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Another housing crisis could be imminent. According to a new study from Deeds.com, as reported in Newsweek, over 6 million Americans are late on their mortgage payments, as reported on […]
7 Barriers Keeping You From Financial Freedom (and How to Break Through Them)
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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What’s the point of earning a high income—or running a successful business—if your hard work doesn’t lead to freedom? For many of us, financial independence feels like an uphill climb. […]
The Best Deals on TVs That Will Arrive Before the Super Bowl
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- Posted on February 6, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you missed the chance to grab a new TV during recent Prime Day or Black Friday sales, the Super Bowl is your next best shot at scoring a deep discount. Plenty of TVs […]
Researchers Just Found Photo-Scanning Malware on Apple’s App Store for the First Time
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Not all apps are safe. It’s why I always recommend downloading apps from official app stores, like the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, rather than a random website: Apple and Google both have policies to scan for malware and stop them before reaching app stores. But neither company is perfect, and apps infected […]
My Five Favorite Cleaning Methods to Try When You’d Rather Not Clean at All
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cleaning can be overwhelming to everyone at some point—and creating a habit or schedule you’ll actually stick to can be a big part of the problem. As is this case with other tasks like decluttering and organizing, though, one way to break through the procrastination […]
Your Temu and Shein Purchases Are About to Get More Expensive
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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After a brief scare yesterday, the USPS has lifted the world’s shortest shipping suspension, confirming that it will continue to deliver packages from China and Hong Kong to the U.S. The news follows a temporary halt on Chinese parcels following President Trump’s executive order that applies a 10% tariff to Chinese goods and lifting the […]
MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy, remains focused on Bitcoin
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Strategy unveils a new Bitcoin logo and orange color scheme representing its Bitcoin strategy Saylor is expected to discuss the rebrand during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday evening Strategy currently has 471,107 Bitcoin in reserve worth $45.8 billion MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced it’s rebranded to Strategy and unveiled a new […]




