Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -As economic signs remain stagnant or begin to worsen, the Fed decided once again to keep interest rates steady at the latest FOMC meeting. Many in the industry held an expectation for the central bank…

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Have you ever pondered the intricate forces that mold your identity and influence your capacity for leadership? The acronym PENAM serves as a roadmap to understanding these pivotal influences in our lives. Each letter represents a significant force that shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and ultimately, our leadership potential. P: Parents Our foundational influence comes from…

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Above, from left, Alí Araúz, Kevin Sing and Kevin Singham With all the hullabaloo these days concerning residential real estate sales in America, including buyer-agent commission worries, continual legal proceedings and more, what’s going on in other countries? Has their way of doing business come under similar scrutiny? Has there been any kind of outcry…

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How Bristol became as unaffordable as London  The Telegraph

The endlessly adaptive and creative real estate industry is already preparing to turn today’s settlements into tomorrow’s success stories. Industry leaders are poised to leverage recent legal developments as opportunities for growth, paving the way for innovative business models and enhanced client experiences.  This webinar led by John Featherston and Matthew Ferrera, will feature a…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

'Death to Israeli real estate,' 'Death to America' signs found on NYU property, NYPD says  Fox News

Opendoor, the largest and oldest iBuyer, is still struggling to adjust its business model to a more restrictive, sluggish market but is carefully watching the recent National Association of REALTORS’® (NAR) settlement as the company ramps up home purchases and looks for profitability “across seasons and market environments.” On an earnings call yesterday, Opendoor CEO…

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Tulip Real Estate Expands Luxury Portfolio By Acquiring Multiple Floors at the Landmark Pinnacle!  London Post

Todd Boehly's Eldridge Acre Partners Seeks to Bet $3 Billion on US Real Estate  Bloomberg

New commercial real estate lending hits 10-year low  Bridging & Commerical

When the super-rich need a new London mansion, super-agent Daniel Daggers makes it happen  Tatler

Artemis sets $1bn fundraising target for latest US property fund  IPE Real Assets

Now more than ever, real estate needs innovators like you. Nominations for the 27th annual Inman Innovator Awards close May 17. Don't let the industry's next great idea fall through the cracks.

Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 26 April 2024  Hospitality Net

Qatari Sheikh Sells London Mansion to Fellow Royal for £39 Million  Bloomberg

As we move forward together, eXp's Kendall Bonner writes, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and expertise is essential for conveying your worth to potential clients.

Trainer Rachael Hite looks at this viral TikTok trend and makes some recommendations about how agents can save their own day on their worst days with this simple new habit.

Banks, real estate stocks lead gains in Aussie shares; US jobs data, RBA policy eyed  ZAWYA

Banks, real estate stocks lead gains in Aussie shares; US jobs data, RBA policy eyed  Marketscreener.com