Canopy MLS members offered Rental Beast solutions
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Charlotte, NC-based Canopy MLS has inked a software partnership with Rental Beast designed to encourage members to increase their work in the rental market.
Educate yourself and your clients about the impact of Trump tariffs
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Protect your peace, power and profits, coach Darryl Davis writes, and provide the guidance your clients need to navigate the latest economic movements.
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes.
How to navigate a buyer’s cold feet without derailing the deal
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Buyers may cancel a purchase at the last minute due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about taking on financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes.
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: ‘I’m still pissed’
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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First Team CEO Michele Harrington’s company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR’s involvement, have played out.
The future of the MLS: A proposed path toward a national network
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Achieving a national multiple listing service should be our top priority as Realtors, Michigan-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Chris Marzke writes for Inman.
Nominate a rising star of the real estate industry
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Public nominations are now open in six categories for 2025, recognizing the real estate industry’s emerging leaders.
State Farm seeks double-digit rate hike in California in wake of LA fires
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent “to help avert a dire situation” as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires.
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases.
How the Fed’s latest decision could affect crypto markets in 2025
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Bitcoin may have kicked off 2025 with a rebound back to $100,000, but since the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s December 2024 Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Jan. 8, the BTC/USD exchange rate dropped to as low as $91,220.84. Bitcoin has stabilized at around $95,000 since then, but concerns run high whether further […]
What happened in crypto this week
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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We’ve had another busy week in the crypto market: Bitcoin hits $109,000, Trump and Melania launch memecoins, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency sued, Circle acquires Hashnote, Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, Taiwan is considering allowing banks to issue stablecoins, banks will embrace crypto with clearer regulations, and Trump signs executive order for crypto working […]
MEXC’s Insurance Fund Account Provides $414M+ to Mitigate Traders’ Bankruptcy Losses
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MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has provided over $414 million through its Insurance Fund Account to cover deficits that occur when users’ losses during liquidation exceed their available margin as of January 23, 2025. This impressive figure underscores MEXC’s commitment to asset security and risk mitigation. Combined with Proof of Reserve, MEXC offers traders […]
Czech National Bank governor wants to invest in Bitcoin
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If the plan is approved, the CNB could hold up to five percent of its €140 billion reserves in Bitcoin Michl believes the Bitcoin trend will continue even without the Trump administration The governor said he’s open to Bitcoin ending up becoming worthless The governor of the Czech National Bank has said that he’ll present […]
El Salvador approves new bill to comply with IMF deal
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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The reform passed with 55 votes, with only two against El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 In December, El Salvador announced it was changing its Bitcoin law to secure a $1.3bn loan from the IMF El Salvador’s Congress has approved a bill to change its Bitcoin law […]
Bitcoin price prediction 2025 – Will institutional inflow drive growth?
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- Posted on February 5, 2025
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The cryptocurrency market was bullish in 2024. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, added over 140% to its value last year, outperforming other major assets, including Gold (26%) and S&P 500 (23%). Last year’s rally saw Bitcoin break past the $100k mark for the first time in its history. This article will explore Bitcoin’s […]





