<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Real estate - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Real estate news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[How Brokers Are Pivoting Pricing Conversations Amid Rise in AI-Driven Valuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pricing discussions with sellers is both an art and a science. Comparable listings data have always played a key role in determining asking price, as do algorithmic tools like automated valuation models (AVMs), but real estate agents say those values are a useful starting point—not a final valuation. That’s where their local knowledge about a…<br />
The post How Brokers Are Pivoting Pricing Conversations Amid Rise in AI-Driven Valuations appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-brokers-are-pivoting-pricing-conversations-amid-rise-in-ai-driven-valuations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-brokers-are-pivoting-pricing-conversations-amid-rise-in-ai-driven-valuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer Sentiment Flat, Iran War Continues to Hold Expectations Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer’s economic expectations remain muted for another month as the Iran War continues to hold the economy back, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. University of Michigan’s latest Consumer Sentiment Index found that sentiment fell only 0.1 points in October, shifting ever so slightly from 48.1 in September to 48 in…<br />
The post Consumer Sentiment Flat, Iran War Continues to Hold Expectations Back appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consumer-sentiment-flat-iran-war-continues-to-hold-expectations-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consumer-sentiment-flat-iran-war-continues-to-hold-expectations-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage Mix: Trump Issues Housing EO Ahead of Midterms; Treasury Reveals Investor Ban Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.  Midterm mortgage moves. With the midterm elections approaching fast, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at cutting costs for title and mortgage insurance and manufactured housing. Titled “Decreasing Housing Costs for the…<br />
The post Mortgage Mix: Trump Issues Housing EO Ahead of Midterms; Treasury Reveals Invest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-mix-trump-issues-housing-eo-ahead-of-midterms-treasury-reveals-investor-ban-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-mix-trump-issues-housing-eo-ahead-of-midterms-treasury-reveals-investor-ban-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Renting vs. Homeownership Debate Continues as Insurance Outweighs Property Taxes in ‘Hidden Costs’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conversation surrounding renting vs. homeownership has been contentious for some time now. The question as to whether it’s cheaper to rent or to buy a home is not clear cut, as several factors can impact both arguments. One recent study—conducted by researchers from Zillow and the online marketplace platform Thumbtack—examines the hidden costs of…<br />
The post Report: Renting vs. Homeownership Debate Continues as Insurance Outweighs Property Taxes in ‘Hidden Costs’ appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/report-renting-vs-homeownership-debate-continues-as-insurance-outweighs-property-taxes-in-hidden-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/report-renting-vs-homeownership-debate-continues-as-insurance-outweighs-property-taxes-in-hidden-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Morning After: Compass Hedges on Future Lawsuits; CMLS Preps Legal Defense Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three separate federal lawsuits involving Compass and seven different MLSs are now making their way through the (often slow-moving) civil litigation process, marking a clear new level of conflict between incumbents defending long-running industry practices and deep-pocketed disruptors with new priorities. The confrontation comes after more than a year of fast-escalating tensions, in which the…<br />
The post The Morning After: Compass Hedges on Future Lawsuits; CMLS Preps Legal Defense Fund appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-morning-after-compass-hedges-on-future-lawsuits-cmls-preps-legal-defense-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-morning-after-compass-hedges-on-future-lawsuits-cmls-preps-legal-defense-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates Edge Down for First Time in Two Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield dropped this past week, offering homebuyers brief relief after two months of steady increases. The decline followed a wave of economic data that drove cautious investors into the safety of the bond market. The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® released Thursday shows the average 30-year fixed-rate…<br />
The post Rates Edge Down for First Time in Two Months appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/rates-edge-down-for-first-time-in-two-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/rates-edge-down-for-first-time-in-two-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although mortgage rates recently hit a three-year high, they’ve eased slightly recently. For newlyweds, the question is whether now is the right time for spending on a home. The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 10,474 U.S. couples married in 2025, found that weddings cost an average of $34,200 nationally. With wedding expenses potentially…<br />
The post Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/five-first-time-homebuyer-budget-traps-newlyweds-should-avoid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/five-first-time-homebuyer-budget-traps-newlyweds-should-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recording Client Convos: Views Vary on Touchy Talking Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you record all your back and forths with clients? If not, you may want to reconsider, as they can provide key points upon later review, especially when there is not full clarity on some specifics. More urgently, they can help avoid issues ranging from simple disagreements about what was said or, even potentially significant…<br />
The post Recording Client Convos: Views Vary on Touchy Talking Point appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/recording-client-convos-views-vary-on-touchy-talking-point/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/recording-client-convos-views-vary-on-touchy-talking-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crye-Leike Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Destin Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crye-Leike Real Estate Services celebrated its 50th anniversary during its annual conference, held Oct. 13-15. The Golden Jubilee Conference featured three days of education, networking and celebrations honoring the company’s 50 years in business with more than more than 600 Crye-Leike agents from seven states. According to a release, the conference began Tuesday with attendee…<br />
The post Crye-Leike Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Destin Conference appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/crye-leike-celebrates-50-years-at-annual-destin-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/crye-leike-celebrates-50-years-at-annual-destin-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTREIS Signs Agreement with reData to Provide reData Export Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Estate Data Technologies, LLC (reData) announced that NTREIS has entered into an agreement for the reData Export software platform. NTREIS—an MLS covering Texas and Louisiana—serves more than 53,000 real estate professionals and will implement the reData Platform to provide a controlled access point for MLS data. According to a release, reData Export aims to…<br />
The post NTREIS Signs Agreement with reData to Provide reData Export Platform appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/ntreis-signs-agreement-with-redata-to-provide-redata-export-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/ntreis-signs-agreement-with-redata-to-provide-redata-export-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Isn’t a Price Point: 5 Takeaways from BHS and FirstTeam’s Top Marketers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above, left to right: Matthew Leone, Ashley Brennan and Lauren Henss Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam recently launched their first bicoastal networking event by hosting the third annual Luxury Real Estate and Design Summit in partnership with Luxury Marketer. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Leone, Chief Marketing Officer of Brown Harris…<br />
The post Luxury Isn’t a Price Point: 5 Takeaways from BHS and FirstTeam’s Top Marketers appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/luxury-isnt-a-price-point-5-takeaways-from-bhs-and-firstteams-top-marketers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/luxury-isnt-a-price-point-5-takeaways-from-bhs-and-firstteams-top-marketers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints McLaughlin as President and CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above, Mark McLaughlin, left, and Philip White Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) announced on Oct. 22 that Mark McLaughlin has been appointed the brand’s president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Philip White, who has led the company through two decades, will become executive chairman, with a focus on the brand’s continued expansion.  White, who first joined…<br />
The post Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints McLaughlin as President and CEO appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/sothebys-international-realty-appoints-mclaughlin-as-president-and-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/sothebys-international-realty-appoints-mclaughlin-as-president-and-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REMAX President Alex Vidal Sued by Compass Over Non-Compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above: Alex Vidal. Photo by AJ Canaria. Shortly after REMAX President Alex Vidal joined the brokerage after three years at ERA Real Estate, Compass—which now owns ERA—filed a lawsuit against Vidal for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement. Filed in Texas on Sept. 19, the case was recently moved to the Delaware Court of Chancery.  The…<br />
The post REMAX President Alex Vidal Sued by Compass Over Non-Compete appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/remax-president-alex-vidal-sued-by-compass-over-non-compete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/remax-president-alex-vidal-sued-by-compass-over-non-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward-Looking Indicators Stay Flat in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading economic indicators in the month of September stayed essentially “flat,” according to an Oct. 22 press release from business research firm The Conference Board.  The Leading Economic Index (LEI), a measure of where the economy is headed based on 10 component indicators, remained at 99.6 (assuming a 100-point baseline equivalent to 2016 economic conditions)…<br />
The post Forward-Looking Indicators Stay Flat in September appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/forward-looking-indicators-stay-flat-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/forward-looking-indicators-stay-flat-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman Suing Former eXp Agents for Assault Reaches Settlement, Other Cases Still Ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[After three years, a closely watched lawsuit centered on alleged sex trafficking and assaults at eXp events reached a settlement, just a few days after the trial began. The lawsuit, filed by eXp agent Anya Roberts against two former eXp recruiters—David Golden and Michael Bjorkman—reached a confidential settlement, according to court filings, two days into…<br />
The post Woman Suing Former eXp Agents for Assault Reaches Settlement, Other Cases Still Ongoing appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/woman-suing-former-exp-agents-for-assault-reaches-settlement-other-cases-still-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/woman-suing-former-exp-agents-for-assault-reaches-settlement-other-cases-still-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smaller Investors Take Over Market Following Trump ‘Ban’ on Institutional Investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the months following President Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order cracking down on institutional investors buying single-family homes, the state of real estate investing in the U.S. has taken a definite shift.&nbsp; First, investors began to pull out of the market, with Redfin reporting in June that investor home purchases dropped 6% year-over-year in Q1 2026&hellip;<br />
The post Smaller Investors Take Over Market Following Trump &lsquo;Ban&rsquo; on Institutional Investors appeared first on RI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/smaller-investors-take-over-market-following-trump-ban-on-institutional-investors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/smaller-investors-take-over-market-following-trump-ban-on-institutional-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Guide Buyers When Builders Offer Enticing Incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s note: This is part two of a two-part story on builder incentives. Part one focused on a builder&rsquo;s point of view when it came to incentives. As another low-and-slow year for housing comes to a close, and with mortgage rates weighing on affordability, there can be real value out there for buyers interested in&hellip;<br />
The post How to Guide Buyers When Builders Offer Enticing Incentives appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-to-guide-buyers-when-builders-offer-enticing-incentives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-to-guide-buyers-when-builders-offer-enticing-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage Applications Continue to Fall Even as Rates Hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mortgage Bankers Association&rsquo;s (MBA) latest survey shows that buyers continue to sit on the sidelines as mortgage application loan volume decreased 5.3% from last week. The mortgage loan application volume, or market composite index, surveys mortgage purchases, refinances and other mortgage activities in the past week.&nbsp; The 5.3% drop this week comes after a&hellip;<br />
The post Mortgage Applications Continue to Fall Even as Rates Hold appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-applications-continue-to-fall-even-as-rates-hold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-applications-continue-to-fall-even-as-rates-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Renters Focus on Immediate Financial Needs Before Homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new survey from multifamily software company Entrata is shining some light on how renters are redefining financial success and prioritizing their money. While homeownership remains a long-term goal for many, renters are putting their money toward more immediate financial needs, with emergency savings, retirement and travel ranking ahead of saving for a home purchase.&hellip;<br />
The post Survey: Renters Focus on Immediate Financial Needs Before Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/survey-renters-focus-on-immediate-financial-needs-before-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/survey-renters-focus-on-immediate-financial-needs-before-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘An Absolute Listing War:’ Lamacchia Says Compass Driving Industry Toward ‘Disaster’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outspoken independent broker Anthony Lamacchia, who has never hesitated to share opinions and engage on hot industry topics, has been relatively quiet (at least by his standards) on the current industrywide debate over listing policies. Until now. In a 13-minute video posted to his coaching YouTube channel on Oct. 19, Lamacchia excoriated Compass&rsquo;s focus on&hellip;<br />
The post &lsquo;An Absolute Listing War:&rsquo; Lamacchia Says Compass Driving Industry Toward &lsquo;Disaster&rsquo; appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/an-absolute-listing-war-lamacchia-says-compass-driving-industry-toward-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/an-absolute-listing-war-lamacchia-says-compass-driving-industry-toward-disaster/</guid></item></channel></rss>