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Trump Takes Over Mortgages? What's REALLY happening? Why aren't commissions going down?!
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🚨 RECORD PRICES, LEGAL BATTLES & BIG BROKERAGE WINS — Here’s What’s REALLY Happening in Real Estate This Week
From Trump’s plan to take Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac public to the first buyer brokerage commissions class action in Canada, the real estate world is buzzing — and we’re breaking it all down.
📈 Commissions are climbing back to pre-NAR settlement levels, Realtor income is up overall (but 62% of new agents earned under $10K), and Gary Keller warns the recession could last until late 2026.
🏡 Home prices remain at all-time highs, even as cracks appear in some markets. Refinancing demand just jumped 23% — with riskier loans making a comeback. And shockingly, 1 in 5 buyers say they’d compromise safety just to own a home.
💼 In brokerage news, Compass posts record numbers, Rocket finalizes its Redfin deal, and Real Brokerage turns a profit. Meanwhile, Opendoor’s stock rally turns hostile as one investor calls for the CEO’s removal.
This week’s hot topics:
- Trump eyes Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac IPO by year’s end
- Canada’s buyer commission lawsuit enters the spotlight
- Commissions rebound to pre-settlement rates
- Realtor income trends — who’s really winning?
- Big brokerage earnings & M&A moves
- Home prices hold at record highs
- Refi surge & return of riskier loans
- Homebuyers willing to compromise safety for affordability
📌 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or homeowner, this episode gives you the facts behind the headlines — minus the fluff.
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