Edward  Giles

Edward Giles

Real Estate Broker

License #: DC:BR98366683 MD:677790 VA:0225073221 GA:312662

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Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 12:33
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44.

Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 12:25
Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary.

Mortgage Applications Increase This Week Following 6-Week Low in Rates

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-02-05 12:11

While mortgage rates are still hovering just under 7%, the average fixed rate hit a six-week low this past week, leading the path to a bump in mortgage applications as February gets underway.  In the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA), mortgage applications increased 2.2% from the previous week’s 2.0%…

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Confidence Low, but Brokers See 2025 as Growth Opportunity

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-02-05 12:03

Defying post-pandemic trends, RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) dipped slightly at the start of the year, with real estate business owners still wrestling with spiking insurance costs, inventory shortages and consumer hesitancy—but most are planning to increase investments in their business. Falling slightly from 6.2 to 6.1, the relatively minor change skews from recent readings,…

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Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 11:00
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market.

WATCH: Harnessing AI to Boost Productivity and Lead Generation in Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-02-05 10:20

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a complex, futuristic concept to some real estate professionals, but it is rapidly becoming a transformative tool in the industry. Just as technology revolutionized marketing through email and social media, AI is now reshaping how agents generate leads, create content and streamline their daily tasks. By embracing these advancements,…

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Thoughts On Leadership: Lessons from Extreme Ownership

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-02-05 10:15

This week, my travels took me to Chandler, Arizona, where I had the privilege of speaking at the HomeTeam Summit. I was joined by Paul Spires, Founder of HomeTeam Inspection, as their keynote speaker. Every year, I look forward to engaging with HomeTeam’s leadership, franchisees, and industry professionals who are dedicated to excellence. One of…

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How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 04:43
With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes.

Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 04:23
Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here's how new policies could impact that goal.

Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-02-05 04:00
What do you think about the president's first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy?
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