Markets await Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chair
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will lead his first policy meeting next week as investors increasingly question whether interest rates could rise again if inflation remains stubbornly high. The Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged, but markets will be closely watching Warsh’s first pres
Google listing ads raise questions about IDX licensing
Google made waves on Thursday, announcing the nationwide expansion of its real estate listing ads. A pilot program version of these listing ads launched in select markets in December 2025 and, at the time, the move caused quite a stir with some fearing the impact this may have on real estate portals
2026 RealTrends Verified: Ivan & Mike Team ride ultra-luxury wave in Miami
Ivan & Mike Team, a Compass-affiliated ultra-luxury real estate group serving South Florida’s high-end housing market, finished No. 19 among medium-sized teams by sales volume in RealTrends Verified’s 2026 rankings — recording $298.32 million in transaction volume during 2025. Led by co-founders Iva
Guild pushes GSEs to scale residual income analysis
Guild Mortgage is advocating for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt residual income analysis at scale through ongoing conversations and data sharing. The California-based lender has used this model since 2022 in its “Complete Rate Program” that’s available for government loans. Because Guild retain