Pending Home Sales Inch Down as Market Stays ‘Stuck’ — RISMedia
The number of contract signings dropped this July, per the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR found that nationally, pending| RISMedia
The September issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how HomeSmart broke into the industry and grew to success, and how the company plans to continue that trend in the years to come. In addition, we take a look… The post The September Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Annual inflation edged higher but was in line with expectations in July, showing some impact from tariffs, as seen in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index and now reflected in the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Both are primary inflation measures with the PCE favored by… The post Annual Inflation Largely Flat in July as Likely Interest Rate Cut Approaches appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
We’re almost through 2025, and once again, our industry is grappling with significant questions about how to handle property data, with ongoing debates over Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), delayed listings as well as the value of transparency throughout the buying and selling process. This continued controversy and confusion are stalling necessary progress for our industry. … The post MLSs That Don’t Lead Are Hurting Your Growth appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Institutional investors, or large financial entities which have become buyers in the housing market, have built a consistently growing real estate portfolio. The latest findings from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) show that in the first half of 2025, institutional investors’ marketshare of home purchases reached a new peak. The Cotality report states that in January of… The post Close to One-Third of Home Purchases in First Half of 2025 Were By Investors appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – Caliber Home Loans has been fined by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) for overcharging California borrowers. The DFPI found that in 2016, Caliber had overcharged borrowers per diem interest.… The post Mortgage Mix: Caliber Home Loans Fined for Overcharging; TransUnion Experiences Data Bre...| RISMedia
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Christopher Waller, during a speech at The Economic Club of Miami, once again pledged his vote for a rate cut at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, while noting his concerns about the labor market. Citing weakening job growth, tariff pressures and rising risks to the labor market, Waller… The post Waller Calls for September 0.25% Cut, Says We ‘Shouldn’t Wait Until the Labor Market Deteriorates’ appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Above, Donny Samson Vitals: Samson Properties Years in business: 25 Size: 40 offices, 6,100 agents Regions served: Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., Delaware and Maryland 2024 Transactions: 19,253 units 2024 Sales Volume: $10,523,017,225 https://samsonproperties.net Real estate has been in Donny Samson’s life since he was six years old, as his father, Danny Samson, worked… The post Power Broker Insights: Leading With Positivity appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Buyers are purchasing more than just a home when they sign their final offer—they’re buying into the entire neighborhood, so it’s a good idea to get acquainted with it yourself to highlight all of its features to potential buyers. Whether it’s an urban or suburban area with plenty of local restaurants, shops and parks or… The post 3 Ways to Highlight Your Listing’s Neighborhood appeared first on RISMedia.| RISMedia
Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of TonTon Inc., a luxury real estate agency based in Japan, to its network. TonTon, guided by its core philosophy known as Hito-Mouke, “enriching one another through genuine human connection,” will represent the Forbes brand throughout Japan. Forbes says this core principle shapes all of TonTon’s interactions, prioritizing… The post Forbes Global Properties Expands Presence to Japan, Welcoming TonTon to Its Network appeared first o...| RISMedia
The number of contract signings dropped this July, per the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR found that nationally, pending| RISMedia
The September issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features,| RISMedia
One of the law firms behind the original commission lawsuits has just announced an “investigation” into “recently uncovered practices” in| RISMedia
In the luxury real estate market, skipping the traditional allure of a large city in favor of lifestyle markets may| RISMedia
In real estate, first impressions are everything. While pristine finishes, lighting and layout get most of the attention, there is| RISMedia
When you’re selling your house in the summer, you’re not only selling the property but also selling the feeling of| RISMedia
Sales of new single-family houses in June 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000, according to estimates| RISMedia
Consumers’ views on the economy are stabilizing as of late, as reports say that negativity toward the future is decreasing,| RISMedia
Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico, announced today that it is collaborating with California| RISMedia
A house with a well could offer great-tasting water with no water bills. It could also be a source of| RISMedia
CoStar Group, which owns real estate portal Homes.com, today sued rival Zillow for alleged “widespread and systematic” copyright infringement of| RISMedia
Continuing what now appears to be a scorched earth strategy in defense of its private listing-focused business model, Compass today| RISMedia
With 35% of Americans claiming they’d consider a move to a city with better pizza, one has to wonder exactly| RISMedia
There is one common element to all real estate purchases. It would be best to make sure that the property| RISMedia
Above, from left, Gary Scott, Roxana Alarcon, Victor Gutierez, Ruthie Assouline and Ethan Assouline Real estate agents spend their lives| RISMedia
When real estate markets favor home sellers, it is not uncommon to see a variety of tactics used to make| RISMedia
Amid Middle East and continuing economic uncertainty and mortgage rates edging higher, mortgage applications still saw an increase this week,| RISMedia
The real estate battle continues. Compass has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, accusing the online listing platform| RISMedia
Lone Wolf Technologies has announced the launch of Deal Tracker, a visual pipeline dashboard now live as the new homepage| RISMedia
With many costs involved when buying a home, anything you can do to lower the expense when your finances are| RISMedia
Economists say that while pockets of economic uncertainty persist, consumer confidence has rebounded from its spring dip; steady mortgage rates| RISMedia
edit post AgentsBest PracticesBrokers Broker Confidence Continues to Decline Month-Over-Month By Caysey Welton May 6, 2022 Optimal Column This module| RISMedia
When you think you've found your perfect home, you will be understandably devastated if the sale falls through. After the| RISMedia
University at Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier, in an exclusive, lengthy and wide-ranging interview with RISMedia, explained that| RISMedia
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Dec. 27, 2023. It was updated on Jan. 30, 2024, and again| RISMedia
For independent MLSs, opting into the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement was a tough decision, and potentially costly. But| RISMedia
The complicated process of ensuring that the real estate industry complies with incoming policy changes is underway, as concerns about| RISMedia
Despite offering a cautiously positive assessment of the settlement struck by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) late last month,| RISMedia
Clear Cooperation, the MLS policy that requires listings be posted to the MLS (with some key exceptions), is dividing the| RISMedia
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around| RISMedia
Photo credit: AJ Canaria WASHINGTON D.C.—There were two stories being told on stage yesterday at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange,| RISMedia
With just over a week before the changes agreed to by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in its lawsuit| RISMedia
eXp is seeking to position itself as a safe haven for agents worried about navigating the upcoming changes created by| RISMedia
Your brand. Yes. Your personal brand. It starts there. It is everything you do to influence the experience someone has| RISMedia
It was a busy three months for Fathom Holdings. Despite continued housing market challenges, company officials seemed generally optimistic about| RISMedia
Global real estate brokerage eXp announced mixed financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with revenue up 2% year-over-year| RISMedia
In a third quarter earnings report November 7, Opendoor Technologies Inc., an e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, reported| RISMedia
Election Day is here, and while many real estate professionals are likely very attuned to the outcome of national races,| RISMedia
With uncertainty around the election and the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement already changing the industry, real estate continues| RISMedia
Three of the largest MLSs in the country agreed to a settlement in one of the most expansive and highest-stakes| RISMedia
Above, Jose Perez Cloze, a provider of AI-powered sales and marketing software for real estate brokerages, has announced the appointment| RISMedia
Compass Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin continues to hold his stance against NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy, and reported that the| RISMedia
Property Highlights: Location: Park City, Utah Listing Price: $31,000,000 Features: 10,000 square feet with 12 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. Added| RISMedia
Inflation rose slightly in September, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released October 31. The Personal Consumption| RISMedia
This week—specifically this past Tuesday—was the deadline for anyone to enter a formal objection to the National Association of REALTORS®’| RISMedia
Is a real estate negotiation on a haunted home doomed from the start? Not necessarily, but concessions may be part| RISMedia
In a court ruling October 28, California District Judge George H. Wu partially granted CoStar Group’s motion to dismiss claims| RISMedia
Photo by AJ Canaria WASHINGTON, D.C.—Katie Johnson has undoubtedly had one of the toughest jobs in real estate over the| RISMedia
Uncertainty continues to plague the sale of REcolorado, one of the largest MLSs in the country, with a second prospective| RISMedia
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around| RISMedia
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around| RISMedia
According to a filing in federal court today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is planning to appeal to the| RISMedia
In the modern age of social media forms and the storytelling that comes with them, blogging feels like a bit| RISMedia
Not homesellers, not homebuyers, not the Department of Justice (DOJ), but real estate agents themselves are now suing the National| RISMedia
In a second quarter earnings report Aug. 12, Fathom Holdings, which includes flat-fee brokerage Fathom Realty, the tech-focused, full-service brokerage| RISMedia
As brokers stare down the barrel of the August 17 deadline, when changes agreed to by the National Association of| RISMedia
While the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) may be celebrating its latest win against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),| RISMedia
If you’ve ever seen one of HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari’s motivational sessions at a real estate industry event,| RISMedia
Back in January, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) agreed to extend the statute of limitations in a pocket-listing lawsuit,| RISMedia
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips,| RISMedia
Estate planning is arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during their life and after death. It| RISMedia
Real estate teams are favored for their ability to drive business volume, provide specialized knowledge and deliver greater customer service| RISMedia
