The longest running real estate news podcast created so that you would have one place to go to find out the latest real estate news and headlines with succinct professional analysis from those of us active in the field! We cover the national housing market, mortgage rates, the federal reserve, housing affordability, and real estate industry news and information! This show is brought to you by listeners & viewers like you. Hit the share button on your favorite podcatcher and send this to some ...
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ETF Trends and Moneylife team up to bring you the ETF of the Week.
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Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate.
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Creepy Tech is a weekly deep dive into the darker side of modern technology. Hosted by Lydia Shompole, let's take a look at the creepiest technologies that currently exist, and the possible terrifying Technologies that will shape the future. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepytech/support
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Providing educational information to anyone looking to buy, sell and finance real estate. Each week we will discuss a topic related to the real estate or mortgage industry.
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Lets talk about real estate! And everything involving it. Reach out to us on Instagram to ask us questions @mr.rubaieinmia and @julianchavez!
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Joseph McCabe teams up with other business rockstars for a weekly podcast and video show to share powerful and uncomfortable information. This show is for realtors, loan officers, entrepreneurs, and individuals from ALL walks of life that want to get better through taking action. You don't need to worry about the plan or how to get there you get need to know what the dream looks like. Each week we will deliver unconventional information covering mindset: discipline: real estate: marketing: b ...
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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Good Home Team - your professional Dallas-Forth Worth Real Estate Agents.
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On "Real Life. Real Talk. Real Estate." Alyssa and Julia bring you the unfiltered and real aspects of Real Estate. They’ll tell you what’s really going on in the market, share behind the scene stories, and dive into real estate pop culture. You can find every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/real_life.talk.estate
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Wondering how to get top dollar for your house and sell it quickly? This podcast gets into everything you need to know when selling your home. From prepping to pricing to promotion - it is all here. This podcast simplifies the process for a successful home sale and debunks many myths involved in selling. Loren, Cassidy, and Chris share their 50+ years in the residential real estate space so when you decide to sell your house, you're ready to roll. Topics include: How long will it take to sel ...
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Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate. www.GettingHomeSourced.com…
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ETF of the Week: Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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EP 005 ROLLERCOASTER OF MORTGAGES
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Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate. www.GettingHomeSourced.com…
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ETF of the Week: Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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ETF of the Week: ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Frauds, Scandals, & an Economy in Shambles
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This week’s episode is packed with hot-button issues shaking the real estate world. Agents are filing lawsuits against Move for allegedly selling “fake leads,” raising major concerns about lead generation practices. Meanwhile, the founder of the Sitzer lawsuit has launched a new startup, charging $49 per home tour—what does this mean for buyers and…
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OCEANSIDE WITH CABO G: Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate. www.GettingHomeSourced.com…
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EDUCATE AND COMMUNICATE: Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate. www.GettingHomeSourced.com…
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BUYER BROKER AGREEMENTS: Are you seeking knowledge of the Real Estate Market but bored with the toned-down Realtor podcasts? Well, you are not alone. Get ready for GETTING HOME SOURCED with your weekly host Gianno. This podcast is packed with information about buying, selling and investing in real estate.…
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ETF of the Week: JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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NAR & Stealth Commissions, Antitrust Chaos, & Kamala’s Glass Cannon!
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Michael Ketchmark says, “We’ll be watching,” as stealth commission offers on lawns and key chains raise red flags across the industry. Meanwhile, NAR settlement class notices are heading to consumers, adding a new layer of transparency. ReAlpha’s “super app” teases commission-free buyer agency—could this be the future of real estate? Plus, we’ll di…
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ETF of the Week: Capital Group Municipal Income ETF (CGMU)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Capital Group Municipal Income ETF (CGMU) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Zillow’s Leadership Shakeup & The Lawsuit That Could Destroy NAR!
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In this episode, we tackle the most pressing issues shaping the real estate landscape today. Michigan agents and brokers are taking the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to court, challenging the organization over antitrust concerns stemming from the recent commission settlement. We dive into what this lawsuit means for the industry and its po…
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ETF of the Week: ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Zillow Gone Wild Sued, NAR Settlement Chaos, & the Rise of Renter Nation - What You Need to Know!
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Join us for today’s episode as we dive into the hottest real estate headlines. Zillow Gone Wild is facing a $300K copyright infringement suit from a real estate photographer, which could shake up the way property photos are used online. Consumer watchdogs are advising buyers to pay agents '2% or less' amidst shifting commission rates, with the typi…
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ETF of the Week: Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Are rates going UP or Down?? When will housing affordability return??
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Join us for today's episode as we dive into the latest and most critical real estate headlines. Over 10 million home sellers are being targeted in a massive class-action media blitz. We’ll discuss what this means for the industry and those involved. EXP Realty has made a bold move by halting broker-to-broker compensation, but with some notable cave…
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ETF of the Week: Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (NYSE: ETH) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Are home prices FALLING?
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This Week in Real Estate, we will talk about CoStar Group's Q2 revenue surged with $55M from Homes.com bookings—what's driving this growth? We’ll untangle the proposed NAR settlement and its ripple effects on appraisals and agent data transparency. Colorado officials just said no to mandatory buyer agreements; we’ll explore what this means for cons…
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ETF of the Week: PIMCO Active Bond ETF (BOND)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the PIMCO Active Bond ETF (BOND) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Homebuyer Alert: Rising Prices, Falling Rates & Best States for Real Estate in 2024!
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Join us on this week’s podcast as we dive into the latest real estate headlines making waves across the nation! We’ll discuss the DOJ’s reopening of its investigation into the National Association of Realtors and the new criteria released by the Consumer Watchdog CFA for evaluating home buyer contract forms. In swing states, the typical homebuyer’s…
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ETF of the Week: Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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High home prices AND high home supply? What is going on?!
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What in the world is happening? This doesn't make any sense! SUPPLY is up AND home PRICES are up?? How does this happen? Join us this week on the podcast as we unpack the latest real estate headlines that are making waves! Discover the buyer behind REcolorado as legal battles and questions continue to swirl. We'll delve into the recent censure of C…
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Housing on Sale? Home prices finally drop??
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Join us this week on the podcast as we dive into the latest real estate news and trends that are shaping the market! From legal battles to market shifts, we’ve got it all covered. We’ll discuss why sellers are appealing the Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX settlements, and explore the upheaval at REColorado as the board gets ousted amidst plan…
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ETF of the Week: Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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ETF of the Week: Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Are some markets 40% overvalued?? & Why are homes shrinking??
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Welcome to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate"! Today, we're diving into some of the hottest topics shaping the market. The DOJ's recent filing could give REX a second chance in its Zillow dispute, and a judge denies a stay order after plaintiffs argue against the NAR deal. Meanwhile, a DOJ inquiry delays the settlement-related docume…
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The Highs & Lows of Applying Rules to CEF Investing
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Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector and Industry Research at VettaFi, discusses the benefits and flaws of applying rules-based investing to closed-end funds. She notes that changes in the industry have forced changes on a rules-guided index of closed-end funds, and how that is impacting the holdings and asset allocation of the fund-of-funds that some inv…
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ETF of the Week: BondBloxx CCC-Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XCCC)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed theBondBloxx CCC-Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XCCC) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Homes Sales Drop! Is the RUN UP Finally OVER??
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Welcome to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate," titled "Home Sales Drop! Is the RUN UP Finally OVER??" We tackle the most pressing issues in the real estate market today. The DOJ pushes back against NAR’s rehearing request, while Andy Florance discusses the Homes.com platform and the misconceptions about 'pure buyer agency.' Discover …
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ETF of the Week: WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Will Rates EVER go down? When will Housing Crash?
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Welcome to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate" where we dive into the latest industry shake-ups and trends. We start with the dramatic appeal from a seller who balked at an inadequate payout from a commission deal and the MLS’s claim that the proposed DOJ ban on commission offers is against the law. The FBI raids a corporate landlord …
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ETF of the Week: SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Are rates ever going down?? What about home prices??
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Tune in to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate" for the latest news and trends shaking up the industry! We start with a groundbreaking move by NWMLS, becoming the first MLS to reject NAR settlement terms. Find out the implications as a buyer appeals the settlements with Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX. Discover Opendoor's innovat…
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ETF of the Week: abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Will home prices CRASH?!
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Join us on this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate" as we dive into the latest industry updates and trends. We kick off with Rocket Homes' tech chief discussing the innovative 'Explore Spaces' visual search tool. Learn how real estate portals are adapting in the face of the commission crunch and what it means for the future of home buying.…
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ETF of the Week: Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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ETF of the Week: NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Is HOUSING finally CRASHING? Why has the spring market stalled?
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Welcome to another episode of "This Week in Real Estate"! In this week's episode, we dive into the latest industry news and trends affecting homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike. Topics Covered: **Judge Approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX Settlements:** Discover the implications of this major legal decision on the real es…
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ETF of the Week: ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Home buyers STRETCH to buy anything & are Agents changing their model??
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This Week in Real Estate -- Discover how Redfin settles commission lawsuits with a $9.25M agreement and what the NAR's upcoming practice changes mean for the industry. Hear insights on Warren Buffett’s stance on real estate amidst significant settlements and the latest attempt by buyers to halt commission suit settlements. We explore Zillow’s strat…
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ETF of the Week: Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (UPGR)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (UPGR) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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ETF of the Week: VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Why is Housing Inventory Down? + 11 other articles you need to know!
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Dive into the latest pulse of the real estate market on "This Week in Real Estate"! We're exploring a range of pressing topics including the Sitzer judge's preliminary approval of the NAR settlement and the 60-day countdown for brokerages to opt into a massive $418M deal. Discover why there are questions about NAR's transparency with its membership…
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ETF of the Week: SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Skipping Meals to Buy? Will home prices ever drop??
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We're exploring the tough sacrifices many Americans are making just to afford housing—from skipping meals to working overtime. Discover why a growing number of renters believe homeownership might forever be out of their reach, as nearly 40% think they'll never own a home, a significant increase from last year. Tune into this week's episode of "This…
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ETF of the Week: Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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ETF of the Week: Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF (FLTB)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Fidelity Limited Term Bond ETF (FLTB) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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Are buyers, owners, or agents losing money??
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On today's podcast, 🏡 Barbara Corcoran comments on the NAR settlement and predicts a skyrocketing market, while NAR's recent settlement raises questions about future commission structures for consumers. 🛡️ NAR also calls for crucial updates to VA home loan policies, highlighting the pressing need for policy adjustments. 📉 Amidst a plateau in mortga…
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ETF of the Week: BlackRock US Equity Factor Rotation ETF (DYNF)
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VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the BlackRock US Equity Factor Rotation ETF (DYNF) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.”De către VettaFi
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