May CPI misses projections even as tariff effects hold off

Inflation remained softer than expected in May, with consumer prices rising only modestly, suggesting that President Donald Trump's latest tariffs have yet to ripple through, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

CFPB enforcement chief resigns, saying mission ‘under attack’

The Trump administration is seeking to cut 90 percent of the CFPB's workforce, and has dismissed about 20 active enforcement cases and moved to vacate or weaken several finalized settlements.

$365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania

A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster.

What to Do When There’s a Mouse in Your First House

With no landlord or manager to call, new homeowners may find themselves dealing with pests for the first time. Here’s how to handle them.

Most likely to succeed (or disrupt): Class photos from Real Estate High

Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a fictional yearbook of “Real Estate High,” because sometimes the best way to understand the industry is to take it back to homeroom.

7 proven ways to revive a listing without dropping the price

A price drop is not your only option when the market's slow or the listing's stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property.

8 tips for maximizing a listing’s square footage as an agent

Agents can help sellers get the most value for their property by presenting a sleek, appealing home that's optimized every single square foot of space, Clever's Luke Babich writes.

25 bathroom remodel ideas for 2025 that add value and style

Want to add instant charm and value to a listing or investment property? Try one (or more) of these smart updates from Jonathan Pressman.

Alexander Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Against Another Woman

Oren and Tal Alexander, the luxury real estate brokers, as well Oren’s twin Alon Alexander, are now charged with sex crimes against seven women.

MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now

The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September.

Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM

States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as "a mixed picture."

Canadian reality TV brokerage makes its US debut in South Florida

RARE Real Estate first launched in Canada in 2021 and may be best known to Americans for being featured on the Amazon reality TV show "Luxe Listings Toronto."

More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims

The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services.

Brad Loe joins Corcoran Group to head Chelsea Flatiron office

Loe has more than two decades of industry experience and most recently served as executive vice president and director of sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties.

NAR has made some big changes this year. What’s your take? Pulse

From marketing to commingling to hate speech, it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. What's your take on the changes they've made?

California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members

Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive.

Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses

In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com.

A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage

A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.

In This Designer’s Hands, Art Deco Feels Contemporary

The Australian designer Greg Natale has long been inspired by the style, which turns 100 this year.

NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause

The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group.

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