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• NewDay Financial fined for widespread cheating on licensing exams

  13-04-2015 20:25
  
  NewDay Financial, which was already in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over its business practices, is now in the crosshairs of another financial regulator, this time for rampant cheating on mortgage loan originator license testing.
  
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• 10 Sessions Not to Miss at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange

  25-09-2026 21:05 via rismedia.com
  More than 400 real estate leaders are set to gather in our nation’s capital next week for RISMedia’s 38th annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The highly anticipated event presents more than 100 of the industry’s top minds as panelists discussing the most pressing…
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• Class-Action Suit Claims Better, Ex-CEO Garg Intentionally Misled Investors

  25-09-2026 19:18 via rismedia.com
  A federal securities class-action lawsuit has been filed against national online mortgage lender Better Home & Finance (commonly known as Better), its controversial founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, and its current CFO Loveen Advani. The suit alleges that Better violated federal securities laws by knowingly misleading investors about the company’s potential monthly loan volume…
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• Relational or Transactional? Strategies to Beat the Big Boxes

  25-09-2026 18:57 via rismedia.com
  The more things change… As cutting-edge tech stacks, company consolidations and other new developments impact the residential real estate industry, there is and likely always will be one thing the big-box brokerages cannot match or exceed. And that’s the fact that agents and brokers, with their hyperlocal knowledge and ability to serve homebuyers and sellers…
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• ‘Let America Build’ Campaign Spotlights Growing Housing Supply Gap in Boston

  25-09-2026 18:27 via rismedia.com
  Realtor.com announced that the ‘Let America Build’ campaign put on a first-of-its-kind mobile activation highlighting the national housing supply crisis in Boston, driving a glass house mounted on a truck through the city streets, symbolizing America’s staggering 4.03 million-home supply gap. According to a release, the campaign aims to inform the public, elevate housing supply…
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• Mortgage Mix: Rates Peak as Fed Members Float Possibility of Another Interest Rate Hike

  25-09-2026 18:10 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. The numbers: Mortgage rates peaked to a new high this week, climbing back up to the 7% range for the first time in 2026 and hitting their “highest level since May 2024,” as noted by…
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• Tech Sharpens Strategy: Staying Ahead With the Right Tools

  25-09-2026 17:59 via rismedia.com
  As tech conversations dominate industry discourse and brokerages compete to stay ahead, the race is on to identify the solutions that drive growth and add value. To gain insight into which tools are making the biggest difference, we asked some of our 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers the following question: “What is the most effective…
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• Consumer Sentiment Down in September as Economy Lags

  25-09-2026 17:53 via rismedia.com
  The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 48.1 in September, falling from 51.7 in August, likely due to inflation worries and a lackluster economic outlook. Current economic conditions and consumer expectations were also slightly lower. “Consumer sentiment ticked down less than four index points in September, reaching the…
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• Court Approves Requested Relief as HouseCanary Moves Through Chapter 11 Reorg

  24-09-2026 22:41 via rismedia.com
  Only a few months after making headlines across both trade and mainstream media for a Google partnership described as potentially transformative for real estate, housing data firm HouseCanary filed Chapter 11 on September 22, as the company seemingly navigates a messy decades-long court fight. In a hearing on September 24 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for…
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• 6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI

  24-09-2026 21:42 via rismedia.com
  One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate affordability, mortgage payments or closing costs.…
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• Mortgage Rates Hit 2-Year Peak as War Continues to Hinder Economy

  24-09-2026 21:31 via rismedia.com
  The Iran War continues to weigh on the economy, and in turn the housing market, with mortgage rates this week peaking to “the highest level since May 2024,” as noted by Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.03%…
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• Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market

  23-09-2026 21:17 via rismedia.com
  No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations…
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• Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida

  23-09-2026 21:09 via rismedia.com
  Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS…
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• Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe

  23-09-2026 20:50 via rismedia.com
  In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower…
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• Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit

  23-09-2026 20:46 via rismedia.com
  Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real…
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• Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina

  23-09-2026 20:45 via rismedia.com
  Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that…
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• A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success

  23-09-2026 20:28 via rismedia.com
  Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,…
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• Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative

  23-09-2026 20:25 via rismedia.com
  MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early…
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• NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation

  22-09-2026 21:04 via rismedia.com
  Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance…
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• NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents

  22-09-2026 20:22 via rismedia.com
  Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced…
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• The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection

  22-09-2026 19:39 via rismedia.com
  While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting…
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• Forward-Looking Indicators Turn Negative, First Time in Six Months

  18-09-2026 19:51 via rismedia.com
  The economy remains in what could be described as a complicated state as the latest indicators took a slight downturn in August, according to the latest data from nonprofit business research firm The Conference Board. The Leading Economic Index—an early indicator of where the economy is heading in the near term—decreased slightly in August by…
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• NAR Wins Meta’s 2026 Agency Award for Best Use of Automation

  18-09-2026 19:27 via rismedia.com
  The National Association of Realtors® announced it has won Meta’s 2026 Agency Award for Best Use of Automation for the innovative use of AI-powered audience technology to connect more effectively with prospective first-time homebuyers. The Meta Agency Awards recognize agencies and advertisers that use Meta’s advertising solutions in innovative ways to produce measurable business results,…
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• Sustainable Growth: Building a Business That Lasts

  18-09-2026 18:09 via rismedia.com
  As CEO and co-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, the No. 1 REMAX team in the world*, I’m often asked what it takes to build a high-performing real estate business. Many people think the answer is simple: close more transactions. Production certainly matters, and high-performing agents should be proud of the…
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• Transaction Management Should Do More Than Save Time: It Should Give Brokers More Control

  18-09-2026 17:40 via rismedia.com
  Shouldn’t a digital transaction management system work just as well for brokers as it does for agents? Agents need a platform that makes forms, signatures and documents easier to manage. Brokers need visibility, consistency and a clearer way to track what is happening across the business. The right transaction management platform should deliver both without…
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• Op-Ed: The Most Valuable Asset in Real Estate Isn’t Artificial

  18-09-2026 17:36 via rismedia.com
  Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in real estate. Nearly every conversation about the future of our industry includes automation, predictive analytics and digital transformation. As someone who spends every day focused on operations, technology and growth, I find that exciting. But I also believe we’re asking the wrong question.…
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• Forbes Global Properties Announces Addition of Rivolta International Realty

  17-09-2026 23:27 via rismedia.com
  Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Rivolta International Realty as its exclusive member for Rome and the entire Lazio region.  Rivolta International Realty brings more than seven decades of experience, local knowledge and a dedicated approach to representing Rome and the Lazio region’s properties, according to a release.  “It is a privilege to…
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• Local Logic Launches MCP Server to Ground Real Estate AI in Verified Location Data

  17-09-2026 21:57 via rismedia.com
  Location intelligence company Local Logic has announced the availability of the Local Logic MCP, a hosted server that connects AI applications directly to verified location data through the open Model Context Protocol. According to a release, the Local Logic MCP allows compatible AI models to retrieve measured information about neighborhoods and individual locations when responding…
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• Mortgage Rates Up Nearly 100 Basis Points Since Start of Iran War

  17-09-2026 20:53 via rismedia.com
  Mortgage rates continue to climb, this week reaching their highest point since January 2025, and leaving buyers with an uphill battle at a time when the summer lull typically retreats. And, with a swath of housing indicators–existing home sales, pending home sales, home purchase applications–hitting recent lows or reaching negative territory along with no sign…
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• Global Spotlight: How London’s Mayfair International Helps U.S. Real Estate Firms Compete Globally

  17-09-2026 20:15 via rismedia.com
  The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while business owners, investors and executives…
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