Every Friday, we round up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
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Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so
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The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession could end.
Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monique Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year’s Eve.
Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse
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By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service.
Want AI to recommend you in online search? Do these 7 things
SEO isn’t dead, but generative engine optimization is changing the rules of engagement. Jimmy Burgess shares strategies to stand out online.
NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers
The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day.
