<?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>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[HomeSmart Extends AI From Upload to Closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed with the modern agent in mind, HomeSmart offers a suite of tools that streamline every aspect of the real estate business&mdash;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&hellip;<br />
The post HomeSmart Extends AI From Upload to Closing appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/homesmart-extends-ai-from-upload-to-closing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/homesmart-extends-ai-from-upload-to-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dog’s Life: Zillow Identifies Top Pet-Friendly Rental Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp; One policy that can make or&hellip;<br />
The post A Dog&rsquo;s Life: Zillow Identifies Top Pet-Friendly Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/a-dogs-life-zillow-identifies-top-pet-friendly-rental-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/a-dogs-life-zillow-identifies-top-pet-friendly-rental-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation, War Continue to Plague Housing Affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp; This past week, rates reached a 13-month high at 6.71% for the average 30-year&hellip;<br />
The post Inflation, War Continue to Plague Housing Affordability appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/inflation-war-continue-to-plague-housing-affordability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/inflation-war-continue-to-plague-housing-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Industry Is Shifting. Changes to Splits, Contracts and Brokerage Model Aren’t Clear (Yet)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t go into effect until the following year. What is the industry standard, the agent asked? A cascade&hellip;<br />
The post The Industry Is Shifting. Changes to Splits, Contracts and Brokerage Model Aren&rsquo;t Clear (Yet) appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-industry-is-shifting-changes-to-splits-contracts-and-brokerage-model-arent-clear-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-industry-is-shifting-changes-to-splits-contracts-and-brokerage-model-arent-clear-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Observes Job Trends Ahead of Meeting, Waller Sees ‘Signs of Disinflation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above, Fed Governor Christopher Waller As the Federal Open Market Committee&rsquo;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&hellip;<br />
The post Fed Observes Job Trends Ahead of Meeting, Waller Sees &lsquo;Signs of Disinflation&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/fed-observes-job-trends-ahead-of-meeting-waller-sees-signs-of-disinflation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/fed-observes-job-trends-ahead-of-meeting-waller-sees-signs-of-disinflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preventing Agent Burnout: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest RISMedia webinar&mdash;&ldquo;Preventing Agent Burnout: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Success&rdquo;&mdash;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&hellip;<br />
The post Preventing Agent Burnout: Leadership Strategies for S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/preventing-agent-burnout-leadership-strategies-for-sustainable-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/preventing-agent-burnout-leadership-strategies-for-sustainable-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s Something in the Air That Moves People…Literally]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp; A new report from Redfin shows that counties at low risk posted a net inflow of 296,342 in 2025, roughly&hellip;<br />
The post There&rsquo;s Something in the Air That Moves People&hellip;Literally appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/theres-something-in-the-air-that-moves-peopleliterally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/theres-something-in-the-air-that-moves-peopleliterally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI Tools May Be Exposing MLS Data (and Your Brokerage) to Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s extension onto their browser or letting it download MLS data has a major downside: It&rsquo;s putting your client&rsquo;s data at major risk. If that&hellip;<br />
The post How AI Tools May Be Exposing MLS Data (and Your Brokerage) to Risk appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-ai-tools-may-be-exposing-mls-data-and-your-brokerage-to-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/how-ai-tools-may-be-exposing-mls-data-and-your-brokerage-to-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting Change Head-On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders on deck for RISMedia&rsquo;s 2026 CEO &amp; 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&hellip;<br />
The post Meeting Change Head-On appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/meeting-change-head-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/meeting-change-head-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Silent Leaks Spiking a Water Bill (and How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&hellip;<br />
The post The 3 Silent Leaks Spiking a Water Bill (and How to Fix Them) appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-3-silent-leaks-spiking-a-water-bill-and-how-to-fix-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/the-3-silent-leaks-spiking-a-water-bill-and-how-to-fix-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERA Real Estate Names Frank Malpica as President]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above, Frank Malpica ERA Real Estate has announced the appointment of Frank Malpica as president of ERA Real Estate.&nbsp; An established leader in the ERA&reg; 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,&hellip;<br />
The post ERA Real Estate Names Frank Malpica as President appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/era-real-estate-names-frank-malpica-as-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/era-real-estate-names-frank-malpica-as-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: More Home Shoppers Viewing Property Out of Market, Shaped by Affordability, Job Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released data suggests more home shoppers are looking outside their local markets&ndash;in some cases far afield&ndash;to find more affordable properties or for greater job opportunities. According to Realtor.com&rsquo;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&hellip;<br />
The post Report: More Home Shoppers Viewing Property Out of Market, Shaped by Affordability, Job Opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/report-more-home-shoppers-viewing-property-out-of-market-shaped-by-affordability-job-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/report-more-home-shoppers-viewing-property-out-of-market-shaped-by-affordability-job-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real REMAX Group Ceases Sales of New Motto Mortgage Franchises]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s mortgage services last year,&hellip;<br />
The post Real REMAX Group Ceases Sales of New Motto Mortgage Franchises appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/real-remax-group-ceases-sales-of-new-motto-mortgage-franchises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/real-remax-group-ceases-sales-of-new-motto-mortgage-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In First Jackson Hole Speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Remains Guarded on Rate Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&hellip;<br />
The post In First Jackson Hole Speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Remains Guarded on Rate Changes appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/in-first-jackson-hole-speech-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-remains-guarded-on-rate-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/in-first-jackson-hole-speech-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-remains-guarded-on-rate-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consolidation Up Close: eXp Realty and NextHome Leaders to Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s most talked-about trends.&nbsp; In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together&hellip;<br />
The post Consolidation Up Close: eXp Realty and NextHome Leaders to Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of Acqui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consolidation-up-close-exp-realty-and-nexthome-leaders-to-discuss-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consolidation-up-close-exp-realty-and-nexthome-leaders-to-discuss-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer Sentiment Drops in August; Economic Instability Cited]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &ldquo;Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid&hellip;<br />
The post Consumer Sentiment Drops in August; Economic Instability Cited appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consumer-sentiment-drops-in-august-economic-instability-cited/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/consumer-sentiment-drops-in-august-economic-instability-cited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing the Gap Between What Consumers Expect and What They Experience: A Q&amp;A With Matt Hendricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve spent your career at the intersection of real estate and technology. Tell us about your role at Zillow and what you&rsquo;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&hellip;<br />
The post Closing the Gap Between What Consumers Expect and What They Experience: A Q&amp;A With Matt Hendricks appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/closing-the-gap-between-what-consumers-expect-and-what-they-experience-a-qampa-with-matt-hendricks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/closing-the-gap-between-what-consumers-expect-and-what-they-experience-a-qampa-with-matt-hendricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAR Report Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Realtors® Volunteer Monthly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Realtors&reg; (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&reg; volunteer in their communities every month, and 84% made charitable donations over the past year. &ldquo;Realtors&reg; and their&hellip;<br />
The post NAR Report Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Realtors&reg; Volunteer Monthly appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/nar-report-finds-nearly-two-thirds-of-realtors-volunteer-monthly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/nar-report-finds-nearly-two-thirds-of-realtors-volunteer-monthly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying…and Ones to Avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[In last week&rsquo;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&hellip;<br />
The post Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying&hellip;and Ones to Avoid appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/smart-kitchen-gadgets-worth-buyingand-ones-to-avoid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/smart-kitchen-gadgets-worth-buyingand-ones-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage Rates See Little Change; Inflation Sidelining Would-Be Buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s mortgage data.&nbsp; Mortgage rates changed little from last week, with the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey&reg; showing the 30-year fixed-rate&hellip;<br />
The post Mortgage Rates See Little Change; Inflation Sidelining Would-Be Buyers appeared first on RISMedia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-rates-see-little-change-inflation-sidelining-would-be-buyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/real-estate/mortgage-rates-see-little-change-inflation-sidelining-would-be-buyers/</guid></item></channel></rss>