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After their long-awaited meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously voted to raise federal funds rates by a quarter of a percentage point, moving the target range for interest rates 25 basis points, from 3.5%-3.75%, to 3.75%-4%. During a press conference following the meeting, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh cited the data from this past…

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Last night’s ruling in Zillow’s lawsuit against Chicago-based MLS MRED and mega-brokerage Compass represented a significant legal setback for the portal, even as the larger fight over policy and market power plays out on multiple fronts. A source close to MRED told RISMedia shortly after the court ruling that the MLS is prepared to enforce…

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Zillow and Compass are making headlines once again, potentially facing further complications due to a new letter signed by a coalition of leading consumer groups to the National Association of Attorneys General, calling for an investigation into the two company’s practices. The letter—penned by 19 consumer groups, including the Consumer Federation of America, the American…

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Aligning with recent data on faltering consumer sentiment and frustrations over elevated inflation, homebuilder sentiment fell in the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report on Sept. 16. “The HMI shows builder confidence at its lowest level since September 2025, as tight lending conditions and elevated land, labor and…

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Above, Harma Hartouni Reimagining what’s possible in real estate, Los Angeles-based Equity Union was created to be a completely unique real estate company—one that treats agents like clients and is genuinely committed to their growth, success and satisfaction. Meeting agents and brokers where they are today while providing a pathway to a more successful tomorrow,…

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You remember the kickoff. The vendor on stage. The slick demo where the tool wrote a listing description in nine seconds and the room actually gasped. The email from leadership with the word “future” in it. “Revolutionary.” “Groundbreaking.” Buzzword, buzzword, buzzword. The best new thing you never knew you needed and, if we’re being honest,…

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PropStream has announced its attendance at BPCON 2026, taking place October 2-4 at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida. According to a release, BPCON brings the BiggerPockets community together for three days of real estate investing education, strategy and networking. More than 1,500 attendees, from first-time investors to seasoned portfolio managers, will have opportunities to…

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In yet another sign that the housing market is still in a state of flux, more American homeowners owe more on their mortgages than what their properties are worth in Q2 2026 than in Q2 2025. Real estate data company ATTOM reported that 3.2% of mortgaged residential properties are underwater, the term used where the…

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A major ruling in the antitrust battle between Zillow and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) came down Tuesday night when Judge John Tharp in the Northern District of Illinois denied Zillow’s motion for a preliminary injunction, effectively making way for MRED to cut Zillow off from its feed and lifting a temporary restraining order that…

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What is a “private” listing? Short answer, not everyone agrees. Cooperation—that is, brokers sharing their listings with all other real estate professionals in order to facilitate a sale—has long been the default practice in residential real estate. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) traces the first precursor to a “multiple listing service,” or MLS, back…

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Real estate software platform PropStream has announced the company will attend the Council of Multiple Listing Service’s (CMLS) Open House 2026, taking place Sept. 29-Oct 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to a release, Open House is a conference where the MLS community comes together to exchange ideas, tackle the industry’s most important challenges and…

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Above, from left, Phyllis Brookshire and Leah Gibbons Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has announced two executive appointments designed to optimize its leadership structure to support ongoing growth across its footprint. According to a release, Leah Gibbons has been named chief of staff, working alongside Chief Executive Officer Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV and executive leadership.…

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Above, from left, Eric Fite, Adrian Provost, Lori Muller, Jack Markham, Marisela Harper As residential real estate evolves, so do its leaders. In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, attendees will meet just a few of the industry’s up-and-coming brokerage superstars, and learn how they’re leaving the old ways behind and taking…

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loanDepot, Inc. has announced a marketing services agreement with HomeSmart, bringing loanDepot’s suite of lending products to HomeSmart’s nationwide network of over 25,000 real estate agents. The lender said the move creates “an exceptional borrowing experience for both agents and their clients.” “At loanDepot, we believe strong relationships create better outcomes for homebuyers,” said loanDepot…

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According to the Institute’s August Luxury Market Report, in North America’s luxury real estate market there are indications of a possible shift in the market. For much of 2026, North American luxury real estate has been defined by an unusual contradiction: Demand has remained resilient with sales consistently higher than 2025, while inventory has lagged…

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Consolidation is the process of combining separate parts, companies or items into a single, unified and stronger whole. Whether that will hold true for residential real estate companies, however, is still to be determined. But what’s for certain is that consolidation has become a huge factor and talking point within the industry. Thousands of agents…

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From portal giants to brokerages, associations, lenders, nonprofits, industry media outlets and more, colleagues from across the real estate industry today came together to launch “Let America Build,” a national public awareness campaign grounded on a simple premise: If America wants more homes, America must build more homes.  According to a release detailing the new…

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CoStar Group, Inc. has announced its appointment of Felix Kusch as president of Homes.com, following a two-year gap since previous President David Mele departed. Homes.com’s leadership team will now report to Kusch, and Kusch will report to CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance. Kusch previously served as CEO of two of Europe’s leading real…

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MAVERIX, a boutique strategic consultancy serving the proptech, fintech and real estate brokerage sectors, has announced its second-annual “Eighty Under 80” list of real estate leaders who have made a significant impact on the industry.  The honor initially launched last year with the campaign name as a satirical tip-of-the-hat to the experience of longtime industry…

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty has announced the launch of its newly redesigned websites in partnership with RELIANCEai™. “Our new websites powered by RELIANCEai are one part of our Maestro and OnePoint initiatives, and every sales professional with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty will be able to spend more time doing what they do best—leaning…

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