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• High Prices, Immigration Crackdown Weigh on Homebuilders

  16-09-2026 20:22 via rismedia.com
  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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• Homebuyers Pausing Purchases as Rates Continue to Climb

  16-09-2026 22:16 via rismedia.com
  Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance pushed the pause button again this week as rates soared over 7%, a move economists attribute to ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical forces, namely the continuing conflict in the Middle East.  The latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and…
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• Fed Unanimously Raises Rates With Housing Market ‘Losing Momentum’

  16-09-2026 21:32 via rismedia.com
  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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• Zillow-MRED Ruling Leaves Questions as Parties Mull Next Steps

  16-09-2026 20:35 via rismedia.com
  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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• Consumer Groups Target Zillow and Compass in Letter to State Attorneys General

  16-09-2026 20:25 via rismedia.com
  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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• The Power of Partnership

  16-09-2026 20:07 via rismedia.com
  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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• Train First. Announce Second. Why Your Brokerage AI Rollout Died in Month Two

  16-09-2026 19:45 via rismedia.com
  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 to Attend BPCON 2026 in Orlando

  16-09-2026 17:58 via rismedia.com
  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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• Drowning in Debt: Q2 Underwater Mortgages on the Rise

  16-09-2026 17:34 via rismedia.com
  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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• Court Denies Zillow in MRED Case

  16-09-2026 03:23 via rismedia.com
  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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• The Smartest Move in Real Estate Franchising

  11-09-2026 20:47 via rismedia.com
  A Q&A With Charis Moreno, Executive Vice President, Growth, NextHome, Inc. Brokerage ownership has changed dramatically over the past few years. Large operators are facing mounting pressure from rising technology costs, recruiting challenges, operational complexity and increasing demands from both agents and consumers. At the same time, many legacy franchise systems are struggling to evolve…
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• The Art of Adaptation: Thriving in a Changing Market

  11-09-2026 20:29 via rismedia.com
  Pamela Jowers District Director/State Broker Fathom Realty Mission Viejo, California https://pamelajowers.fathomrealty.com Region served: California Years in real estate: 15 Number of agents: Just under 600 Favorite part of your job: The people. I enjoy building relationships, earning the trust of clients and helping them make confident decisions. There’s nothing quite like seeing a client’s excitement…
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• Pillar To Post Home Inspectors’ Greg DuPey Named Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

  11-09-2026 20:23 via rismedia.com
  Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has announced that franchise business owner Greg DuPey has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).  According to a release, DuPey and his wife, Theresa, purchased an existing Pillar To Post franchise in Morrisville, Pennsylvania in 2012 after he spent decades leading large-scale…
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• Forbes Global Properties Expands to Argentina and Uruguay

  11-09-2026 19:48 via rismedia.com
  Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Argentina and Uruguay with the addition of Miranda Bosch, a Buenos Aires-based real estate and art firm. Miranda Bosch will be the exclusive representative of the brand in both countries. Celebrating nearly two decades, Miranda Bosch serves clients throughout Buenos Aires and in Uruguay, as noted in…
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• StreetEasy Caps Lead-Gen Program, Walling Off Larger Brokerages

  11-09-2026 19:38 via rismedia.com
  Conflict between Zillow and Compass is escalating on a new front, as Zillow-owned portal StreetEasy recently introduced a brokerage cap that directly affects the mega-brokerage. The specialized New York City portal StreetEasy recently introduced a new cap to its Experts program—an invite-only lead generation program where buyers and sellers are connected to member agents—only allowing…
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• Mortgage Mix: Rates Spiral to 7%, Fed Sued Over Alleged ‘Private’ Wall Street Talks

  11-09-2026 19:27 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. Start with the numbers: Mortgage rates are climbing fast, with Freddie Mac’s benchmark survey reporting 6.76% on average this week for the 30-year, while other sources found rates crossed the 7% threshold. -Rates are pushing…
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• Inflation Still Elevated, Fed Path to Rate Hike Grows More Clear

  11-09-2026 19:26 via rismedia.com
  Inflation saw no unexpected moves as the Iran war keeps the situation elevated, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With this month’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) a key indicator for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, all eyes are on price pressures, which are simultaneously weighing on household budgets. The August…
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• Council of Multiple Listing Services Names New Director of Advocacy

  11-09-2026 19:14 via rismedia.com
  The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) has named Cameron Kinzer Director of Advocacy, in a move the trade association said will expand its capacity to represent the MLS community as legislative, regulatory and policy decisions increasingly shape the future of the housing market.   Kinzer will lead CMLS’s government relations and public policy strategy,…
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• Global Tensions and High Prices Squash Consumer Outlook Ahead of Fed Decision

  11-09-2026 19:11 via rismedia.com
  Agents and brokers are likely to continue encountering hesitant consumers, as the University of Michigan reports that preliminary sentiment dropped for the second month in a row on Sept. 11. The consumer sentiment index—which utilizes personal finances, business conditions and buying conditions to measure consumers’ attitudes toward the overall economy—now sits at 47.8 as a…
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• Function Over Form: 7 Kitchen-Design Mistakes to Be Avoided

  10-09-2026 21:22 via rismedia.com
  Who doesn’t like the look of a sleek, high-tech kitchen? It sure helps to sell a home on the market. But once someone’s actually cooking, ease of cooking is what counts. For Mark Stevenson, managing director and product designer at Stoveshield.com, there is a clear shift in how homeowners think about kitchen design. “People are…
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• In ‘the Market That Could Have Been,’ Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month High

  10-09-2026 20:56 via rismedia.com
  Mortgage rates ticked up again this week, seemingly caught in an ongoing cycle of upward pressure as renewed tensions in the Middle East drive oil prices higher, stoke inflation concerns and push Treasury yields up, bringing mortgage rates along with them.  This past week, rates reached a 14-month high at 6.76% for the average 30-year…
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• Water Restrictions Out West Not a ‘Crisis,’ but Threaten Affordability: Experts

  10-09-2026 20:26 via rismedia.com
  Across the West, 35 to 40 million people rely on the Colorado River Basin for water. The region is experiencing a 26-year drought, with Lake Mead, Lake Powell and the Colorado River all at historic low levels, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Federal officials issued major restrictions in late August, ordering California,…
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• Remembering the Day the World Stood Still: Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11th

  10-09-2026 18:59 via rismedia.com
  What a hectic day September 11, 2001, was going to be. The entire RISMedia team was busily preparing to host 1,250 real estate professionals from across the country, scheduled to arrive that evening for RISMedia 13th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange at the New York Hilton Midtown. We were extremely excited because this was going…
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• Home Sales on 3-Month Skid; Future Rests in Fed’s Hands

  10-09-2026 18:38 via rismedia.com
  Existing-home sales fell at a faster rate in the latest report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on Thursday. For August, existing-home sales decreased by 2% on a month-over-month basis and at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million. This marks the third consecutive month of declining sales, as July reported a decrease…
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• PropStream to Host Fix-and-Flip Webinar With Dedric and Krystal Polite

  10-09-2026 18:34 via rismedia.com
  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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• Matt Widdows on Rising to Every Challenge

  10-09-2026 18:22 via rismedia.com
  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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• Broker Suing NAR Has Appeal Denied as MLS Access Lawsuits Sputter

  10-09-2026 01:33 via rismedia.com
  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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• Homebuyers Pull Back as Rates Climb to Highest Point Since June 2025

  09-09-2026 21:01 via rismedia.com
  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 to Sponsor Syndicate9 Mastermind 2026

  09-09-2026 20:58 via rismedia.com
  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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• Labor Market Rebounds, Beating Expectations and Showcasing Resilience

  04-09-2026 18:43 via rismedia.com
  While the labor market briefly bowed under pressure this summer, August’s jobs numbers have “rebounded in a big way,” as characterized by Realtor.com® Senior Economist Jake Krimmel. The latest Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saw the U.S. add 162,000 jobs in August, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%. Employment specifically…
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