September 2025

Philip Jefferson

Fed’s Jefferson: Uncertainty around economy ‘especially high’

Al Drago/Bloomberg Key Insight: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said immigration and tariff policies have clouded his economic outlook and placed pressure on the central bank’s dual mandate. However, because tariffs have had a smaller-than-expected impact on inflation, he said he expects disinflation to resume after this year. Expert Quote: “I view the uncertainty […]

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2025 RealTrends Verified GameChangers: firms reshaping the future of brokerage

Every year, RealTrends recognizes brokerage firms that are rewriting the rules of growth through its RealTrends GameChangers ranking. The list identifies companies that have grown by transaction side percentage at extraordinary rates over the past five years, as measured against the RealTrends Verified 500. For 2025, 24 brokerage firms earned the GameChanger distinction. Each grew

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Three ways to instill confidence in your borrowers

In this age of information, borrowers today expect speed, ease and transparency in their everyday transactions, and that extends to the mortgage process. In fact, a survey from the 2025 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report (SOHBR) found that today’s buyers would be more likely to select a lender that offered certain consumer-facing technologies — simply

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