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• Is living with your parents now a cultural norm?

  28-12-2015 23:23
  
  When Millennials decide to return home to save money to help pay of their massive pile of student debt, it's usually under the assumption that they will move out once they get a secure job. However, according to an article in TIME, this may not be the case anymore.
  
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• Leading Economic Indicators Flash Positive, Despite Dim Outlook by Consumers

  20-08-2026 20:12 via rismedia.com
  As the question of affordability looms over homebuyers’ heads, recent reports by economists generally agree that the housing market is weighed down by economic and global constraints—though a new report offers some near-term reasons for optimism. The latest monthly Leading Economic Index (LEI) by nonprofit The Conference Board highlighted slight growth in many forward-looking metrics,…
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• Connecticut Realtor’s listing was used in a TikTok scam. Here’s the red flags to look out for

  20-08-2026 19:45 via rismedia.com
  (TNS)–Two TikTok users shared posts about a Connecticut property for rent in July — but the property was never available to rent. The property, a three-bedroom home in Harwinton, originally was listed for sale for $599,000 by Hartford County-based Realtor Geena Becker. But on TikTok, the same property was advertised as a rental for $1,400 monthly with utilities…
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• NY Private-Listing Bill Awaits Governor Signature, Focused on ‘Informed Choice’

  20-08-2026 19:19 via rismedia.com
  New York looks likely to become the latest state to create restrictions on private listings. On June 1, the New York State Senate passed the Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act, after amending the bill to include an opt-out option for sellers. The act’s intention is to prevent properties from only being available on…
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• Rates Still Sitting in the ‘Silver Lining,’ But Future is ‘Volatile’

  20-08-2026 19:14 via rismedia.com
  Mortgage rates remain mostly better historically as this week and last observed some slight decreases, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac. However, the persistence of economic and market headwinds put this silver lining at risk. The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® saw the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) average 6.65% as of…
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• Cold, Hard Facts: How to Handle Freezing Temps and Clients

  20-08-2026 18:27 via rismedia.com
  As much of the country has been enveloped in scorching heat recently, is it too early to start planning for issues that arise during the cold months? Not in this industry, as deals take months to close and market seasonality can always upend your business. Warm weather is ideal for showing houses, unless there’s a…
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• Christie’s International Real Estate Launches in Abu Dhabi

  20-08-2026 18:15 via rismedia.com
  Christie’s International Real Estate is launching in Abu Dhabi, bringing its global luxury real estate network to the growing market.  The new agency, Christie’s International Real Estate Abu Dhabi, is owned by Jackie Johns and Dinesh Chhatwani, the team behind Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai, the brand’s 2025 Affiliate of the Year. Christie’s noted that…
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• Why Unlock 2026 Should Be on Every Agent’s Calendar

  19-08-2026 22:34 via rismedia.com
  Every October, I look around the room at Zillow Unlock and think: These are the agents who aren’t going to spend Q4 hoping things turn around. They came to Las Vegas with questions—about where buyers and sellers are headed, how to use AI to level up their business, what the data actually says about this…
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• REMAX Fine Properties Awards Don Matheson With REMAX Paramount of Excellence Award

  19-08-2026 22:06 via rismedia.com
  REMAX Fine Properties has announced that Don Matheson, founder of The Matheson Team, has been awarded the REMAX Paramount of Excellence Award.  According to a release, the Paramount of Excellence Award recognizes REMAX Realtors® who have devoted 30 years to the REMAX network while achieving the milestone of $30 million in career commissions. Matheson is…
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• Notes From Fed Meeting Show Rate Hike on the Table Again

  19-08-2026 22:03 via rismedia.com
  When many economic indicators pointed to issues with inflation, the governors of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) instead voted once again to maintain their “wait and see” approach in their most recent meeting.  Newly released minutes from the meeting, however, reveal that three members of the committee did in fact advocate for a…
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• MoxiWorks Names Shaun Harkley Senior Vice President of Sales

  19-08-2026 21:59 via rismedia.com
  MoxiWorks has announced that Shaun Harkley has been named the new senior vice president of Sales, effective Sept. 14.   According to a release, Harkley will lead MoxiWorks’ sales teams across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, reporting directly to CEO Eric Elfman and joining the company’s executive leadership team. He will build…
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• American Real Estate Association Names John Blount Chief Lobbyist

  14-08-2026 20:31 via rismedia.com
  The American Real Estate Association (ARA) has announced the appointment of John Blount as its chief lobbyist. Blount previously served as chief lobbyist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).  According to ARA, the hire signals its intent to be a strong national voice on real estate policy. With Blount, ARA gains a Washington veteran…
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• Consumer Sentiment Wanes as War Rekindles Business Concerns

  14-08-2026 19:16 via rismedia.com
  Consumer attitudes toward the economy reversed course as sentiment fell by nearly 8% so far for August. The University of Michigan’s monthly preliminary consumer sentiment survey reported a sharp decline. On a month-over-month basis, consumer sentiment dropped by 7.6%, ending the nation’s two-month streak of consecutive growth. The decline is more severe on an annual…
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• Condo Mortgages: What Agents Must Know About the Details and Differences

  14-08-2026 18:04 via rismedia.com
  Not so very long ago when people decided they were ready to become homeowners, most didn’t even think to consider a condo. The American Dream was a standalone house. It still is, but with limited inventory in many places and elevated mortgage rates and prices, suddenly a less expensive condo is more logical and achievable…
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• OneKey MLS Prepares to Launch Ocusell List, Bringing ‘Intuitive’ Listing Tools to Subscribers

  14-08-2026 17:59 via rismedia.com
  OneKey® MLS has announced that it is preparing to launch Ocusell’s List™ listing management technology into its multiple listing service, which serves 42,000 subscriber agents in Long Island, all five New York City boroughs and the Hudson Valley.  According to a release, as one of the earliest adopters to join Ocusell, OneKey® wanted a way…
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• Report: Price Cuts Tick Up as Buyers Feel Economic Pressure

  14-08-2026 17:45 via rismedia.com
  In the wake of elevated mortgage rates and rising year-over-year inflation, homesellers are doing their best to stimulate buyer behavior and get their listings off the market. According to a recent report by Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant, about 40.1% of market listings in the Mid-Atlantic region have had their prices reduced as of…
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• Report Shows Notable Rise in Home Sales in July but Pace Expected to Slow

  14-08-2026 01:35 via rismedia.com
  A new report from Zillow shows home sales up 7% in July–the strongest annual gain seen so far this year–but a closer look at the data reveals newly pending listings are up just 0.3% year-over-year, suggesting that the summer sales bump won’t last. According to Zillow, July’s headline sales figure reflects contracts signed weeks earlier,…
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• RPR Wins 2026 ‘Real Estate Analytics Platform of the Year’ in PropTech Breakthrough Awards Program

  13-08-2026 22:33 via rismedia.com
  Realtors Property Resource® (RPR) has announced it has been selected as the winner of the “Real Estate Analytics Platform of the Year” award in the sixth-annual PropTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by PropTech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes innovative real estate technology companies and solutions. RPR® brings nationwide property data, hyper-local…
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• The Fair Housing Question: Keeping Steering and Discrimination at Bay When Using AI

  13-08-2026 22:20 via rismedia.com
  The world currently sits in the next age of technological revolution: AI. The rapid pace at which AI models and tools are popping up is only accelerating as the world embraces this next phase of its evolution. As AI continues to evolve and grow, so does its use in real estate. More and more agents…
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• How Owners Can Make Kitchens Look Expensive Without Renovating

  13-08-2026 22:08 via rismedia.com
  Industry history says that if there’s one room in the house sellers should ensure is pleasing to the eye when buyers first take a look, it’s the kitchen. The last thing buyers want is to think it needs a total renovation. The good news is there are ways to improve it visually without spending big…
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• How Dueling Real Estate Data Studies Are Shaping Private Listings Fight

  13-08-2026 21:30 via rismedia.com
  As the war over private listings intensifies, Zillow and Compass (among others) are using dueling data reports and starkly different methodologies to make their respective cases in the courtroom—and in the court of public opinion. On July 24, Compass reported that pre-marketed homes that started as Private Exclusives or Coming Soons sold for 4.6% more…
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• Virginia’s Largest Black-Owned Real Estate Brokerage Earns National Top 10 Recognition

  10-08-2026 22:04 via rismedia.com
  United Real Estate Richmond has announced the firm has been named the No. 3 most productive Black-owned residential brokerage in the U.S. by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). The association’s Top 10 Brokerages recognition honors exceptional, independently owned and franchise brokerages that are majority Black-owned and demonstrate outstanding business performance, leadership and…
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• Brian Buffini: Boomers Up, Millennials Down in Today’s Challenged Market

  10-08-2026 21:32 via rismedia.com
  Anyone who has seen Brian Buffini in action knows he might very well have been a stand-up comedian, what with his vibrant personality and ability to engage an audience, instead of choosing to make his career as a real estate coach. His most recent Bold Predictions Mid-Year Update, in front of both a live audience…
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• Wildfires Threaten to Further Strain Spokane Area’s Housing Market: ‘It’s Going to Have a Huge Impact’

  10-08-2026 21:22 via rismedia.com
  (TNS)—Sitting at home in Medical Lake (Washington) watching news coverage of the Old Trails fire sweeping through northwest Spokane, Cindy Altheide’s heart ached for the people forced to flee their homes, not knowing what they would return to — or what the years ahead may hold. Three years earlier, Altheide and her husband John lost…
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• The Latest Transitions, Mergers and Executive Hirings in Real Estate

  10-08-2026 19:53 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s Note: Industry moves is RISMedia’s look at new brokerages and key executive changes within the real estate industry. Crye-Leike names Miller to post for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has named Katie Miller vice president and relocation director for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. In her new role, she will…
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• Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: Resolving Probate Problems

  10-08-2026 19:36 via rismedia.com
  Helping people buy and sell homes is usually a joyous endeavor, guiding them through the often difficult and winding process that leads to shaking hands and house keys being handed over. But there are some situations where getting to the closing is much more difficult and emotional. Death can do that, which is why probate…
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• Court Report: NAR Seeks to Examine Decade-Old Fraud Allegations Against ARA Co-Founder

  10-08-2026 19:21 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR and Mauricio Umansky spar over decade-old fraud allegation In a long-running lawsuit filed by listing startup PLS.com against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), allegations of “unprofessional” conduct and “improper” demands are…
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• Econ Review: A Look at July’s Key Market Data

  07-08-2026 21:32 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. As the first half of 2026 has come to a close, the larger expectations for the housing market may not necessarily have been met, but optimism remains. 2026 was originally expected to be a year of…
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• CEO Panel: Taking the Risk Out of AI

  07-08-2026 21:13 via rismedia.com
  Above, from left, Rajeev Sajja, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Charles Oppler, Amy Gromowski and Matthew Rathbun AI usage has increased exponentially over the past year, as brokers and agents implement the technology to increase efficiency, enhance relationships and modernize marketing. But with AI’s advantages come a variety of risks as we plunge into new territory.  In…
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• Why the Best Real Estate Marketing Strategies Still Include Direct Mail in 2026

  07-08-2026 20:01 via rismedia.com
  In 2026, real estate marketing is more competitive than ever.  Homeowners are bombarded with emails, social media ads, text messages and online promotions every day. While digital marketing remains essential, many agents are rediscovering the value of a strategy that has delivered results for decades: Direct mail. The difference is that today’s direct mail campaigns…
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