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• Commercial Real Estate Forecast After The Fed Tightens - Forbes

  18-06-2015 16:01 via forbes.com
  
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  Commercial Real Estate Forecast After The Fed Tightens
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  Investment real estate has been generally appreciating in this environment of expanding economic activity and low interest rates, but what will happen when the Fed tightens? Commercial investors should be fine for the first and second year of Fed ...and more »
  
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• HomeSmart Extends AI From Upload to Closing

  03-09-2026 21:33 via rismedia.com
  Designed with the modern agent in mind, HomeSmart offers a suite of tools that streamline every aspect of the real estate business—combining robust functionality, intuitive design and real-time insights to keep real estate professionals ahead of the competition. Building on that foundation, HomeSmart is integrating AI into its proprietary tech stack, adding new AI tools…
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• A Dog’s Life: Zillow Identifies Top Pet-Friendly Rental Markets

  03-09-2026 21:06 via rismedia.com
  Renting is typically the stepping stone to homebuying, but the latest data on housing affordability shows that homeownership may continue to be out of reach for many. As such, property owners can expect to see rentals remain in demand, but may have to adjust their policies to incentivize renters.  One policy that can make or…
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• Inflation, War Continue to Plague Housing Affordability

  03-09-2026 20:36 via rismedia.com
  While some bright spots like declining home-price increases and increased inventory are helping some U.S. homebuyers, affordability challenges continue to keep many sidelined, with no major improvements on the horizon as tensions in the Middle East renew and inflation concerns linger.  This past week, rates reached a 13-month high at 6.71% for the average 30-year…
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• The Industry Is Shifting. Changes to Splits, Contracts and Brokerage Model Aren’t Clear (Yet)

  03-09-2026 20:19 via rismedia.com
  A few weeks ago, an agent on a popular social media platform asked for advice. They had reached a level of production qualifying for a higher split, they said, but a team leader claimed the new split wouldn’t go into effect until the following year. What is the industry standard, the agent asked? A cascade…
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• Fed Observes Job Trends Ahead of Meeting, Waller Sees ‘Signs of Disinflation’

  03-09-2026 18:58 via rismedia.com
  Above, Fed Governor Christopher Waller As the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) next meeting quickly approaches, real estate professionals are closely monitoring Federal Reserve governors for any hints as to whether rates will remain the same or face increases. At Reuters NEXT Newsmaker Interview Thursday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller described his economic outlook and stated…
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• Preventing Agent Burnout: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Success

  03-09-2026 18:49 via rismedia.com
  In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Preventing Agent Burnout: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Success”—panelists Dave Greenbaum, chief customer officer at MoxiWorks, Kendall Bonner, broker associate at eXp Realty, and Brian Workman, broker/owner of Bender Realty LLC shared leadership strategies to help prevent agent burnout. The webinar was sponsored by MoxiWorks and moderated by J. Lennox Scott, CEO…
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• There’s Something in the Air That Moves People…Literally

  03-09-2026 18:00 via rismedia.com
  Turns out the pandemic was good for one positive trend. More people than ever moved away from U.S. counties at risk for poor air quality. The tendency continues today, but not to the same extent.  A new report from Redfin shows that counties at low risk posted a net inflow of 296,342 in 2025, roughly…
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• How AI Tools May Be Exposing MLS Data (and Your Brokerage) to Risk

  03-09-2026 17:07 via rismedia.com
  Real estate agents and brokers are using AI every day, freeing up their time to focus on building relationships and getting more face time with clients. But popping their favorite chatbot’s extension onto their browser or letting it download MLS data has a major downside: It’s putting your client’s data at major risk. If that…
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• Meeting Change Head-On

  02-09-2026 22:25 via rismedia.com
  Leaders on deck for RISMedia’s 2026 CEO & Leadership Exchange: (top row, l to r): Dan Duffy, Hoby Hanna, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Leo Pareja; (bottom row l to r): James Dwiggins, Sue Yannaccone, Chris Rediger, Chris Raveis As 2026 continues to dole out curveballs and unexpected challenges, more than halfway through the year, many brokers…
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• The 3 Silent Leaks Spiking a Water Bill (and How to Fix Them)

  02-09-2026 22:23 via rismedia.com
  With household costs top of mind, homeowners may be overlooking one of the easiest places to save money: their plumbing. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average household’s leaks waste more than 9,300 gallons of water every year, while fixing easily corrected leaks can save about 10% on water bills. Chris Mead, owner…
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• ERA Real Estate Names Frank Malpica as President

  28-08-2026 21:23 via rismedia.com
  Above, Frank Malpica ERA Real Estate has announced the appointment of Frank Malpica as president of ERA Real Estate.  An established leader in the ERA® network, and a 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, Malpica has spent more than 15 years across virtually every facet of the business, including marketing, product development, brokerage operations, affiliated services,…
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• Report: More Home Shoppers Viewing Property Out of Market, Shaped by Affordability, Job Opportunities

  28-08-2026 20:52 via rismedia.com
  Newly released data suggests more home shoppers are looking outside their local markets–in some cases far afield–to find more affordable properties or for greater job opportunities. According to Realtor.com’s latest Cross Market Demand Report, three in five home views on Realtor.com from the 100 largest U.S. metros went to listings outside those markets in the…
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• Real REMAX Group Ceases Sales of New Motto Mortgage Franchises

  28-08-2026 20:33 via rismedia.com
  Just days after completing its $880 million acquisition of REMAX, the newly coined Real REMAX Group has decided it will no longer sell new Motto Mortgage franchises, instead choosing to prioritize investment in a unified mortgage platform. Additionally, also following the deal closing, Vic Lombardo, who was named president of REMAX’s mortgage services last year,…
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• In First Jackson Hole Speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Remains Guarded on Rate Changes

  28-08-2026 19:33 via rismedia.com
  Above, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Real estate professionals anxiously awaiting lower mortgage rates may not see a decrease anytime soon, as it remains uncertain what action the Federal Reserve will take at its September meeting. In his debut speech at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Friday in Wyoming, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh…
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• Consolidation Up Close: eXp Realty and NextHome Leaders to Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of Acquisition

  28-08-2026 19:07 via rismedia.com
  Above, from left, Leo Pareja, James Dwiggins and John Featherston Compass and Anywhere, Real and REMAX, eXp Realty and NextHome: In a real estate landscape defined by rapid change, these landmark consolidations have become some of the industry’s most talked-about trends.  In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together…
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• Consumer Sentiment Drops in August; Economic Instability Cited

  28-08-2026 18:32 via rismedia.com
  The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 51.7 in August 2026, falling from 55.2 in July due to persistent inflation worries and a worsening economic outlook. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid…
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• Closing the Gap Between What Consumers Expect and What They Experience: A Q&A With Matt Hendricks

  27-08-2026 22:23 via rismedia.com
  You’ve spent your career at the intersection of real estate and technology. Tell us about your role at Zillow and what you’re most focused on right now. My role at Zillow is about making sure the industry serves consumers. I help lead our industry relations and partner education efforts, and a big part of that…
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• NAR Report Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Realtors® Volunteer Monthly

  27-08-2026 21:34 via rismedia.com
  The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) released the 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) report, highlighting the monetary and volunteer contributions of NAR members, broker/owners, association and MLS staff. The report found that 64% of Realtors® volunteer in their communities every month, and 84% made charitable donations over the past year. “Realtors® and their…
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• Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying…and Ones to Avoid

  27-08-2026 20:24 via rismedia.com
  In last week’s Sunday Showcase, we offered The One-Week Kitchen Test to Take Before Renovating. A week earlier we spotlighted How Owners Can Make Kitchens Look Expensive Without Renovating. Here we present the third kitchen segment of the trilogy . Recent kitchen-based research from Virlo, a short-form video trend intelligence platform, featured smart trash cans…
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• Mortgage Rates See Little Change; Inflation Sidelining Would-Be Buyers

  27-08-2026 19:59 via rismedia.com
  Buyers who are waiting for rates to come down before making their home purchase will likely have to wait until next year for that to happen, according to economists commenting on this week’s mortgage data.  Mortgage rates changed little from last week, with the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® showing the 30-year fixed-rate…
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• Get Local With It: Building Your Hyperlocal Brand on Instagram

  25-08-2026 21:23 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As an agent, you’re going to be presenting yourself as an expert in many facets of the business, but one of the strongest ways to attract clients has…
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• LeadingRE Welcomes Rebecca Mountain to Solutions Group Program

  25-08-2026 21:18 via rismedia.com
  Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced that Rebecca Mountain has joined its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 500 real estate firms. Mountain is a coach, speaker and author who teaches how to live and work to develop wealth, happiness and fulfillment.  After escaping a cult…
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• RISMedia Unveils Refreshed Categories for 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers

  25-08-2026 21:12 via rismedia.com
  On September 9, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers will kick off its 10th annual recognition program, spotlighting 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 a given year. To streamline the…
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• New-Home Sales Slip to Slowest Pace in 2026 as Builders Remain Under Pressure

  25-08-2026 19:55 via rismedia.com
  The new home market continues to face adversity due to economic challenges, as the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau saw sales reach a new low for 2026. New-home sales in July clocked in at a rate of 607,000, down 10.5% from June’s upwardly revised rate…
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• Consumer Confidence Slips as Present and Future Outlooks Conflict

  25-08-2026 19:41 via rismedia.com
  In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research firm, The Conference Board, released its latest month report Aug. 25, with its Consumer Confidence Index falling by 0.8 points to 89.4. July’s revised estimate was 90.2, leaving behind nearly a whole point between the…
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• Home Prices Rise, But Market Outlook Dims on Rates, Affordability

  25-08-2026 18:47 via rismedia.com
  The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, the flagship measure of U.S. home prices, recorded a 1.5% annual gain for June 2026, up from a 1.2% rise in the previous month. But for the 13th consecutive month, U.S. home values fell in real terms, as June’s 3.5% inflation ran roughly two percentage points above the 1.5% home-price…
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• Done Deal: Real Finalizes $880 Million Acquisition of REMAX

  25-08-2026 01:32 via rismedia.com
  The newly named Real REMAX Group announced on Aug. 24 the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between The Real Brokerage Inc. (Real) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (RE/MAX Holdings). The companies said in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that all customary closing conditions had been met.  Real’s common shares and…
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• NAREB Announces Winners of Top 100 Realtist Royale

  24-08-2026 21:18 via rismedia.com
  The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced the winners of its Top 100 Black real estate professionals at the NAREB® Top 100 Realtist Royale, a celebration of Black excellence in the real estate Industry.  Among those awarded were individual brokers and agents, teams, residential brokerages, commercial brokerages and developers whose combined production surpassed…
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• Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Fires Multiple Senior Executives: Reports

  24-08-2026 21:13 via rismedia.com
  A dozen or so upper-level Fannie Mae employees were dismissed last week, according to various media sources, including the Wall Street Journal. All of the departures were said to be involuntary, with AI proficiency cited as a possible cause. The eliminated roles included core areas such as multifamily lending, capital markets, finance and regulatory affairs. …
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