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Compass vs Zillow, Sideways Market, New York Fed President Focuses On Inflation As Tariffs Shake Up Economy

Martin Eiden | May 10, 2025

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Compass vs Zillow

A turf war is erupting in the residential real estate industry, with the biggest names including Compass, Redfin, Zillow and Homes.com falling into two increas-ingly stratified camps when it comes to listing ownership and predatory and monopolistic nature of Zillow's business practices. Do homeowners have a right to choose how they market their homes?Reach out to learn more. (Full Story)

Sideways Market

Stocks traded in a narrow range most of the week as the major indexes closed down fractionally overall, marking a pause in the wake of recently elevated volatility. Despite its gains in recent weeks, the S&P 500 remained nearly 8% below its record high reached in mid-February. U.S. stocks fell on Monday and Tuesday, then reversed course the next two days as news of trade talks lifted investor sentiment. (Full Story)

New York Fed President Focuses On Inflation As Tariffs Shake Up Economy

During times of uncertainty, maintaining long-term price stability remains “foundational” for policymakers.

Central bank officials do consider both sides of the Fed’s dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability, but Williams said he believes that it is critical that the public remains confident that inflation will come back to the bank‘s target of 2%. (Full Story)

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Home Sweet Upstate Home

It has been a particularly busy time for the team which is why we make it a point to take some time off to recharge and rejuvenate. That way, we can give our full selves to our clients - when we are taken care of, they are taken care of. This week, I will be comfortably planted in my upstate home to detach from the hustle, recalibrate the mind, and make sure my focus is in the right place.

Of course, you can always still reach me in a pinch.

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