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PropStream has announced an upcoming webinar, “Find Your Next Fix-And-Flip Deal With Dedric and Krystal Polite,” hosted by Dedric and Krystal Polite, self-taught rel estate investors, entrepreneurs and stars of A&E and Hulu’s 50/50 Flip. According to a release, the webinar will walk attendees through the fix-and-flip process, from finding potential opportunities for taking the…

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As HomeSmart Founder and CEO, Matt Widdows acknowledges that it often falls to him to put out fires and rely on his knowhow and experience to aid those in need. That’s perfectly fine by him, because way back when, that’s exactly what he thought he’d be doing—just in a different way. “At the end of…

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Another broker lawsuit targeting MLS access rules and the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) “three-way agreement” was dismissed by an appellate court on Sept. 9, as challenges to these long-standing policies and structures have so far failed to advance in courthouses across the country. Lou Eytalis, a Texas broker who decried membership feeds and restrictions…

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As U.S. homebuyers continue to navigate a bittersweet housing market–one where inventory is becoming more balanced in many markets but prices and mortgage rates remain elevated–home purchase application activity pulled back this past week as rates hit their highest point since June 2025. The latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure…

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PropStream has announced its sponsorship of and attendance at Syndicate9 Mastermind 2026, taking place September 25-26 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Syndicate9 is an invitation-only event that brings together real estate investors and experienced operators to exchange ideas, solve business challenges and build stronger systems. Led by Brandon Jarvela, owner of Flip2Freedom, the event focuses on practical…

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Above, from left, Keith Smith, Ken Baris, Katy McGrath, Ennis Antoine and John Featherston Housing affordability in the U.S. remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the real estate industry, with the high cost of homes, mortgage rates remaining elevated and limited inventory in many regions continuing to put homeownership out of reach for…

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What gets people to move? That is a question every real estate professional can answer to some degree. The big picture usually includes the five Ds (divorce, death, diapers, diamonds and diplomas), which are life circumstances that (often) necessitate a home sale and/or purchase—what economists have called non-discretionary moves. But as affordability and mortgage lock-ins…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has been named one of Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 Most Innovative Franchises of 2026, recognized for independent franchisee feedback and satisfaction data, the company has announced. According to Franchise Business Review, the honor highlights franchise systems that consistently demonstrate innovation, adaptability and a commitment to helping franchise owners thrive…

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When my husband and I bought our first house, we had professional movers for the first time. They got to work quickly and made their way through the apartment with little supervision. It was great! But then as I unpacked boxes at our house, I opened a box to find a full wastebasket that had…

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John Millen Vice President of Agent Growth and Development Lamacchia Realty Waltham, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/leadership/john-millen Regions served: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Florida Years in real estate: 10 Number of offices: 28 Number of agents: 800-plus Work philosophy that you live by: Get up and work…no excuses! You hit the ground running as…

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(TNS)– For 15 years, Realtor® Doug Shafer has watched with frustration and dismay to see hundreds of what he calls “predatory” signs—with offers such as “CA$H For Your House,” or “We Buy Houses,” or “Sell Your House Fast for Cash”—posted in his neighborhood on Kansas City’s poorer east side. Convinced that the signs were meant…

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Historic New York City brokerage Warburg Realty is shifting brands again, only a matter of months after its previous move. Back in July the brokerage had shifted from the Coldwell Banker brand as Coldwell Banker Warburg to the Compass brand as Warburg at Compass—a lateral move of sorts due to Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere brands…

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Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. Summer 2026 did not pick up speed as the industry had originally hoped when the year began, largely due to elevated inflation from the Iran war. However, some positive signs for the housing market might still…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Better.com’s restraining order against former CEO denied In a continuation of the legal battle between tech-focused mortgage disruptor Better.com and its recently ousted Founder and CEO Vishal Garg, a restraining order from the…

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After holding the top spot as the hottest housing market for two consecutive months, Hartford, Connecticut, has been dethroned by a midsize Midwest metro in Rockford, Illinois, in the August 2026 Hottest Housing Markets report by Realtor.com®. Previously, Rockford sat in 10th place for June’s report, while Hartford ranked in first place for June and…

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Editor’s note: In this two-part series, we examine the importance of comprehensive insurance policies for homeowners across the board, and the conversations real estate professionals should be having with clients. Part 1 concerned various weather issues. Here, we focus on flood insurance specifically. While wildfires are dramatic, flooding is much more likely to occur around…

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Property Highlights: Location: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden (Asheville), North Carolina Listing Price: $8,595,000 Features: 7,400-plus square feet of interior space, 1.07 manicured acres, four bedrooms, six bathrooms, two-story great room with exposed steel beams, chef’s kitchen with secondary prep pantry, dual home offices, primary spa suite with zero-entry steam shower and radiant heated…

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PropStream has announced that it will be attending Blueprint 2026 this September 22-24 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Blueprint 2026 is an event for real estate and construction executives, technology startups, investors and more for three days of learning, networking and collaboration where attendees can gain practical insights, explore results-driven technology and connect…

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Above, from left: Joe McDonald, chairperson of Weichert’s 26th Annual Charity Outing and Laura Wall, director, Estate and Gift Planning, Northern Jersey, NYC/5 Boroughs/Long Island, for the American Cancer Society. The Weichert Family of Companies has announced the company has raised $155,000 during its 26th Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society and…

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Nominations are officially open for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers! Now in its 10th year, RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers spotlights the dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking professionals shaping the residential real estate industry. From innovative agents and high-producing teams to visionary executives and community champions, RISMedia’s Newsmakers honors individuals for their headline-making achievements in 2026.…

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