July 2025

From breached to bulletproof: The new rules of cybersecurity are about survival

Listen up, IT professionals. If you’re still treating cybersecurity like a checkbox exercise, you’re already three steps behind the attackers. The digital battlefield has changed, and the old rules no longer apply. Gone are the days when a firewall and antivirus software were enough to keep your organization safe. Today’s cyber threats are sophisticated and

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NorthstarMLS says no to delayed marketing exempt listings

Yet another MLS will not be implementing delayed marketing exempt listings. In early June, the board of directors for Minnesota-based NorthstarMLS voted to adopt the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) policy. But the organization will not implement the optional delayed marketing exempt listings provision or limit IDX and

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Waltz raises another $25M to power international real estate investment

U.S. residential real estate is drawing increasing interest from international investors —particularly in Latin and South America — according to Miami-based Waltz, a digital mortgage platform that caters to foreign buyers. The firm announced it has reached $50 million in total funding to date — including a newly secured $25 million line of credit from

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FHA seeks input on buy now, pay later lending

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has opened a request for information on buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending as it seeks to understand its implications for housing affordability and stability. Comments are due by Aug. 25. These installment loans — often referred to as “phantom debt” — gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among

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The 8 best real estate lead generation websites for 2025

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search. It’s now more crucial than ever to optimize your real estate website and online presence to attract new business — whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint. In

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Back on the tariff roller coaster: Trump imposes new levies, extends deadlines

After a few months of relative calm, President Donald Trump issued a flurry of new tariffs on key trade partners while indicating an extension of deadlines for most countries to reach a trade deal with the U.S.. Trump paused his new global tariff regime less than a week after it was announced on April 2,

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NAR celebrates passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) praised the narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping tax reform measures that includes a slate of real estate-related provisions. Last week, the legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-214, which followed a 50-50 vote in the Senate

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USA Today jumps into the real estate portal wars

USA Today publisher Gannett is partnering with AddressUSA, with the companies announcing Monday that they’re entering into a multiyear agreement to power an an online real estate portal across the USA Today Network. According to a press release, AddressUSA’s listings will be integrated throughout the USA Today Network alongside editorial content on topics like home

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