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State Fines Six Chattanooga Real Estate Agents
Tennessee Dept. of Commerce & Insurance releases reports on disciplinary actions, revocations and civil penalties.
State fines six Chattanooga real estate agents for violations.
Texas Tech readies students for jobs at Real Estate & Banking Conf.
Texas Tech students met Friday at Overton Hotel & Conference Center for practical career advice.
Texas Tech students preparing for jobs at Real Estate & Banking Conference.
Fed Gov. Lisa Cook’s Atlanta home flagged as Trump‑era vacation home
Lisa Cook lists Atlanta home as vacation rental, refuting fraud allegations.
Fed Gov. Lisa Cook’s Atlanta house flagged as Trump‑era vacation property.
Tech Pulse: AI in Real Estate Teams – Trendsetter Insights
Small real estate leaders discuss AI best practices; a tech trendsetter explores lending agent automation.
Real estate team using AI technology in modern office setting.
7 Budget‑Friendly Cities with Homes Under $300K
Several metros still have median list prices under $300k, per a recent report, and convenience needn't be sacrificed.
Affordable homes under $300k in seven budget‑friendly U.S. cities.
Certifications & Designations Show Your Commitment to Specialization
From military relocations to overwhelmed owners and memory‑laden seniors, training makes you the obvious choice.
Professional displays certifications badge in office, highlighting specialization commitment.
Compass Real Estate Shares Pro Advice for First‑Time Buyers
Debbie Gerald (Compass) & Ramez Fahmy (First Heritage) host online event to help first buyers navigate buying & financing.
Compass Real Estate offers expert tips for first‑time homebuyers.
Real Estate: Trap or Barrier? Dawn Rickabaugh Offers Non‑Bank Fixes
Note Queen solves a common real‑estate issue: heavy property management duties and the limits of bank financing.
Dawn Rickabaugh discusses non‑bank real estate fixes, avoiding traps.
What’s Driving the Real Estate Market to Favor Buyers
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U.S. real estate market shifts, favoring buyers amid rising inventory.
Anti-ESG wave squeezes sustainable real estate finance
While some lenders retreat from sustainable lending, the anti‑ESG push hasn't ended green financing.
Anti-ESG wave compresses sustainable real estate finance market.
Young Pro Spotlight: Amanda Balderree, Rockport's Friendly Realtor
Amanda Balderree: a real‑estate agent who’ll grab coffee and turn house hunting into a fun adventure.
Amanda Balderree, friendly Rockport realtor, smiling in front of local house.
Homeownership Costs Up 26% in 5 Years Due to Hidden Fees, Report Shows
Home values rose, yet 2024 price hikes were mainly due to higher mortgage rates, insurance, and hidden ownership costs.
Homeownership costs rise 26% over 5 years due to hidden fees, report.
Assist Agents in Creating Sustainable Businesses, Not Just Numbers
Volume alone won’t sustain a real estate career; brokers must steer agents toward financial literacy and lasting profit.
Agents planning sustainable business strategies, moving beyond numbers.
Nantucketers Call on Lawmakers to Approve Housing Bank Bill
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Nantucketers urge lawmakers to approve housing bank bill.
U.S. Foreclosures Rise for Sixth Month Amid Affordability Strain
U.S. foreclosures rose again in Aug 2025, the sixth month of gains, as borrowing costs and strained finances hit homeowners.
U.S. foreclosures rise sixth month amid affordability strain.
She spent $50 to buy a house
Philly agent and mortgage broker secure a deal, while city pioneers an automated death‑record check to curb deed theft.
Woman signs contract to buy house for $50.
Judge Halts Trump's Attempt to Dismiss Fed Governor
BLS cuts jobs figures sharply; president’s nominee to replace former Fed official moves to Senate vote.
Judge stops Trump’s bid to fire Fed governor in Washington.
Trump pledges to boost homeownership amid record low affordability
After hinting at emergency housing measures, Trump vows to make homeownership affordable for those priced out.
Trump promises to increase homeownership during record low affordability.
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