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The latest jobs report for February 2025 came in under expectations, according to a release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today. According to the report, 151,000 non-farm jobs were added to the payroll compared to the projected 170,000, and the unemployment rate moved up slightly month-over-month—from 4% in January to 4.1%. Realtor.com® Chief…

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Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2025: Experts Predict How Much Rates Will Drop  Forbes

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently heard an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the Business Ownership Information (BOI) Rule. SCOTUS ruled in favor of the government, listing an order that had mandated enforcement of the CTA and BOI Rule…

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The real estate industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires forward-thinking for your business. RISMedia’s 2025 Newsmakers in the Futurists category are pioneering new ideas, technologies and business models that are reshaping the way real estate professionals operate. Whether revolutionising proptech, reimagining client relationships or adapting to market shifts,…

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Michael O’Flynn honoured with top award at National Property gala awards event  Business Post

The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a "Clear Collaboration Policy," which it says would be more flexible than the status quo.

The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held two recent events and started talks with potential sponsors.

News | Mipim 2025: World's largest real estate conference gets underway with industry still seeking answers  CoStar Group

Mipim 2025: World's largest real estate conference gets underway with industry crying out for answers  CoStar Group

Inman's tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Foyer, an app built around FHSAs — First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed for exactly what it sounds like, and in 12 states, it offers tax advantages.

Blackstone raises $8 billion in its latest real estate debt fund  ETRealty

The Real Brokerage reported accelerated growth to close out 2024 during its Q4 earnings call Thursday, adding a net of 10,000 agents and experiencing sharp increases in nearly every key metric reported for the quarter. The company reported revenue of $350.6 million for Q4 2024, a 93% year-over-year increase, which brought revenue for the whole…

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Instagram shares its growth strategy, Meta pushes AI-driven engagement, and TikTok restructures its creator tools. Marketing expert Jessi Healey shares what it all means for agents.

Blackstone raises $8 billion in latest real estate debt fund amid nascent sector recovery  Yahoo Canada Finance

EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates.

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These 2 US Cities Top Most Stable Real Estate Markets — Should You Rent or Buy There?  NewsBreak

U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to 4 Month Low in March  The World Property Journal

Agents sense pent up demand from anxious home buyers  The Globe and Mail

These 2 US Cities Top Most Stable Real Estate Markets — Should You Rent or Buy There?  GOBankingRates