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Weichert has reached a settlement in a case known as Hooper, according to new court documents. EXp’s settlement in that case sparked pushback from plaintiffs in a different lawsuit. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. A month after eXp Realty used a now-contested method to reach a commission lawsuit settlement, new court documents show that Weichert has…

Jeffrey Gundlach speaks at the 24th Annual Sohn Investment Conference in New York, May 6, 2019.Adam Jeffery | CNBCDoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said Thursday that interest rates could shoot higher if Republicans end up controlling the House, securing a governing trifecta that gives President-elect Donald Trump free rein to spend as he pleases.Gundlach, a noted fixed-income investor whose firm manages over $96 billion, believes the higher government spending would require more borrowing through Treasury issuance, putting upward pressure on bond yields.”If the House goes to Republicans, there’s going to be a lot of debt, there’s going to be higher interest rates at…

EXPLAINERAs a second Trump administration looms, intense jockeying for key spots in his forthcoming cabinet has begun.Who’s in? And who’s out? Donald Trump is carefully considering his cabinet picks following his historic presidential election victory over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Trump had reportedly avoided detailed cabinet discussions until after the election results were clear. Now, as names emerge, here’s a closer look at who might be part of the next administration, from seasoned Republican figures to unexpected newcomers. JD Vance – Senator, Ohio, and vice president-elect President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance, stand on…

Big break in Liam Payne’s death investigation — Buenos Aires authorities have charged 3 people they believe were involved … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us the 3 people were charged Thursday, and at least one of the suspects worked at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, where Liam died. We’re told one suspect is described as a “friend” who was in Liam’s hotel room with him, but left him there at some point before he died. That suspect has been charged with abandonment of a person before death. The second suspect is a hotel housekeeper, who police believe likely…

Guild Mortgage CEO Terry Schmidt said during a third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday that Guild’s reverse mortgage division continues to contribute to companywide strategies, and that additional interest in reverse has been observed. Guild’s current reverse lending division, built off its 2023 acquisition of Cherry Creek Mortgage, has expanded its reverse mortgage activities this year. The California-based lender recently introduced a revised branding effort, the “Flex Payment Mortgage“ suite, that is designed to broaden the appeal of its reverse offerings to more potential partners. When asked during the earnings call about what the company sees in the home equity lending…

Apple will face hefty costs if Donald Trump sticks to his blanket tariffs pledge.Trump previously said he’s considering levies of more than 60% on Chinese products.IPhone prices would likely rise as a result, economist Jacob Channel said. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Apple got a break the last time Donald Trump…

Getty ImagesThe US central bank has cut its key interest rate again as Donald Trump’s election as president raises new uncertainty about the future for borrowing costs.The cut puts the Federal Reserve’s lending rate in the range of 4.5%-4.75%. It marks the second drop in a row after the Fed lowered rates for the first time in more than four years in September, indicating confidence that price rises were finally stabilising.Forecasters have been expecting borrowing costs to fall further in the months ahead but warned that Trump’s plans for tax cuts, immigration and tariffs could keep pressure on inflation and…

Actor Sylvester Stallone whipped up a one-of-a-kind gift for Kourtney’s son, Rocky Thirteen Barker. It wasn’t a new, better name. But it was, as you might guess, related. Momager Kris Jenner arranged the unique gift for Rocky’s first birthday. Kourtney’s son will definitely have bragging rights. When he’s old enough to know who Sylvester Stallone is. Sylvester Stallone attends the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 13, 2023. (Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Kourtney Kardashian’s son Rocky celebrated his first birthday Rocky Thirteen Barker was born on November 1, 2023. Travis Barker gave that name to him. And…

The new Chick-fil-A hopes to build a bike corral on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Avenue. Photo: Courtesy Chick-fil-A What do you do when the only Chick-fil-A in Brooklyn routinely causes traffic chaos on one of the busiest corners in the borough? You build another Chick-fil-A less than a mile away, this time with a dedicated bike zone for delivery workers. “This location is really to kind of help offset the demand,” says Brandon Hurst, the owner-operator of both spots. The second location, set to open on November 14 at 809 Atlantic Avenue (the former home of Hot…

The logo of the label Steve Madden at the fashion fair Premium. ens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesSteve Madden said Thursday that it will slash the goods it imports from China by as much as 45% over the next year as it braces for President-elect Donald Trump to carry out his pledge for steep tariffs on imports from other countries.On an earnings call, CEO Edward Rosenfeld said the shoe brand has been “planning for a potential scenario in which we would have to move goods out of China more quickly.” Over the past few years, he said, it’s looked for…