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Trump Hints at Picking Next Fed Chair Soon; Who Are the Top Contenders?
The Federal Reserve’s lineup is due to change this year; the term of Governor Stephen Miran (nominated by President Donald Trump to fill a vacancy last year) ends in January, and Chairman Jerome Powell’s tenure as Fed chair ends in May—with Trump indicating Jan. 21 that he is close to making a decision on Powell’s…
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Building Sustainable Results Through Consistent Execution
Above, JB Warren. JB Warren Team Founder Warren Team powered by Jason Mitchell Group Orlando, Florida https://thejasonmitchellgroup.com Region served: Florida, Colorado, Idaho, Tennessee Years in real estate: 10 Number of team members: 120 Favorite part of your job: Helping agents build confidence and consistency while creating businesses that support their goals and lives. What…
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Legislative Round-Up: HUD Proposes Fair Housing Enforcement Change; Bill to Restrict Institutional Investors Reintroduced
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. HUD proposes eliminating a key fair housing rule On Wednesday, January 14, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a new rule proposal into the Federal Register that would change how the…
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Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve in 2026; Expectations for the Year Looking Positive
Consumer sentiment showed minor improvements as the first month of 2026 nears its close, with expectations toward the future looking mostly positive, according to the latest data. The University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers found that the Index of Consumer Sentiment grew to 56.4 in January, up 3.5 points or 6.6% from December. The…
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Taking 2026 by Storm: How to Win in Today’s Shifting Market
With the first month of the new year nearly behind us, real estate professionals are buckling down as they find their stride and set the tone for the months ahead. Coming off another tough year, brokerage leaders are moving quickly in order to take advantage of a gradually improving market. But where do the biggest…
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SkySlope Brings Breeze Real Estate Disclosure Platform to Hawaii
SkySlope, a transaction management platform used by over 900,000 real estate professionals across North America, has announced the expansion of its digital disclosure platform, Breeze, to Hawaii. With this latest rollout, Hawaii becomes the seventh state to adopt SkySlope’s solution, which makes real estate disclosures easier by delivering a smooth, user-friendly experience for homesellers, according…
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A Change of Pace: The Top States People Move to When They Retire
People across the country look forward to retirement—not just as a break from the daily routine of work, but as a chance to embrace a new lifestyle. For many, that means moving to a new place for a change of pace. United Van Lines’ study of movers in 2025 found that 13.86% of people who…
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HUD Secretary Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Housing Policies and Investor Purchases
Testifying before Congress Jan. 21, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner was questioned before the House Financial Services Committee on his oversight of HUD and the Federal Housing Administration, with a large focus on affordable housing and President Donald Trump’s executive order banning institutional investors. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) opened the hearing…
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‘Strong Start’ to Mortgage Market as Rates Remain Around 6%
With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. That’s the sentiment of some industry mortgage watchers as rates have hit recent record lows and applications for home purchases have seen solid increases over the past two weeks. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®…
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The Top 3 Factors for Success in 2026? It’s Not What You Think
Real estate professionals often predicate success upon an external force, a factor beyond their control. Like interest rates. Or inventory. How many times have you thought, “if rates just came down a little” or “if we just had more listings,” surely, business would skyrocket. In reality, however, while interest rates and inventory are critically important…
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