New York Governor Takes Aim At Wall Street's Home Buying Activities, Southern California Fires, Laws Going Into Effect In NYC This Year, Stocks Drop, Dollar Up After US Jobs Data Dashes Rate Expectations

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New York Governor Takes Aim At Wall Street's Home Buying Activities

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a series of measures to curb institutional investors influence in the single-family home market. The governor's plan to impose restrictions on hedge funds and private equity firms, which will be unveiled in her upcoming State of the State address, and it could become a model for other states concerned about housing affordability and availability.

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Southern California Fires

Today, our hearts are with our Compass Southern California communities facing the devastating wildfires. To help, Compass Cares is coming together in support of those impacted. If you would like to directly support our Compass California team, please visit this link. Stay safe. Stay prepared. Stay vigilant. Stay informed. (Read More)

Laws Going Into Effect In NYC This Year

There are big changes ahead in 2025 for New York and dozens of new local laws and regulations that will impact New Yorkers' day-to-day lives. Here are 6 that may affect you: Congestion pricing of $9, no more mandatory broker fees, it's now illegal to sell dinner reservations, the minimum wage has increased, pregnant people now get additional time off from work for appointments, and a ban on co-pays for insulin. (Read More)

Stocks Drop, Dollar Up After US Jobs Data Dashes Rate Expectations

The dollar rallied, while U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy created far more jobs in December than expected, reinforcing the belief among investors that U.S. interest rates may not fall much this year. The Labor Dept said nonfarm payrolls rose by 256,000 in December. (Read More)

Team News

🎉 53 and Feeling Free

This week I celebrated by 53rd Birthday and to celebrate I am showing off all of the hard work I have put in!

I’d like to thank:

David Vargas, my coach,

for training me

for many years.

Ngo Okafor and Iconclast Gym

for his 28 day

body transformation.

Maria Cutrona, Rima Rabbath and Monica Jaggi of Souk Yoga for 5+ days of practice per week.

And Shawn Wilson, my husband, for his support!

It's a team effort to look this good. I am proud of myself, I am proud of my team, and I am proud of the support system I have built. I am very excited to see what this year has in store and can't wait to share it with you.

Thank you all for the amazing birthday wishes!

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