Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate again in December, but signaled fewer cuts are likely next year … Existing home sales rose again in November … Consumer homebuying sentiment hits its highest level in nearly 3 years … NAR hits Phoenix REALTORS® with a cease-and-desist over MLS Choice … and finally, we take a look what real estate professionals need to know about the new TCPA rules regarding the Do Not Call registry and one-to-one consent requirements.

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