The Fed is about to announce a possible rate cut, mortgage rates are in focus, and the portals are at war. In this live real estate market update, we break down the Fed decision, Zillow vs Compass, commissions, climate data, delistings, and what it all means for your business.

Welcome to Episode 344 of the tWiRE Podcast, your weekly live real estate news show for agents, lenders, investors, and serious buyers and sellers who need signal instead of spin.

FED RATE CUT, MORTGAGE RATES & HOUSING COSTS

* Live reaction to the Fed interest rate decision and press conference

* What a Fed rate cut could mean for mortgage rates, refis, and monthly payments

* How locked-in homeowners, move-up buyers, and FHA borrowers should think about timing their next move

ZILLOW VS COMPASS, CLIMATE DATA & PORTAL POWER

* Zillow vs Compass: final arguments before the judge rules on Zillow's private listing policy

* Zillow tells partner agents that recent litigation misrepresents their program

* Zillow removes climate risk data from listings while Redfin refuses to follow and keeps climate info live * What this portal battle means for listing visibility, consumer trust, and agent strategy

COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONS & ENFORCEMENT

* New data showing buyer's agent compensation rising after the NAR settlement and new rules

* Florida brokerage awarded $24K after a buyer breaks their broker agreement

* Inside NAR's latest spending and why "compensation" may be a better word than "commission" with consumers

* How to talk about what you charge in this new environment without sounding defensive

MARKET REALITY CHECK: LISTINGS, INVENTORY & STARTER HOMES

* Delistings jump nearly 38 percent as sellers and buyers disagree on market reality

* Inventory growth stalls as would-be sellers react to weak demand

* Locked-in owners face steep payment increases if they move, even with better rate talk

* Starter-home sales climb, inventory hits a 9-year high, and prices stay in check

FINANCING, INVESTORS & CONSTRUCTION

* FHA refinance demand jumps as homeowners chase every bit of savings they can

* Investor purchases are muted, but activity is starting to move again

* Construction labor remains stable and what that means for future housing supply

COMMERCIAL & THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE

* Walmart's landmark deal using 3D-printed construction for commercial real estate

* Commercial deal volume drops for the first time in nearly two years

* New AI-powered search tools for pros and how they may reshape lead conversion and client experience

LIVE FED COVERAGE TO END THE SHOW

We wrap up by watching the Fed announcement live and reacting in real time:

* What changes immediately, what does not, and what is just headline noise

* How to turn today's Fed move into clear talking points for your buyers, sellers, and database

* Practical takeaways for agents, lenders, and investors who need to make decisions now

If you want weekly, no-nonsense real estate news, housing market updates, and actionable insight on mortgage rates, Fed policy, and industry shifts, you are in the right place.

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