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• Smart Kitchen Gadgets Worth Buying…and Ones to Avoid

  27-08-2026 20:24 via rismedia.com
  In last week’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…
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• ERA Real Estate Names Frank Malpica as President

  28-08-2026 21:23 via rismedia.com
  Above, Frank Malpica ERA Real Estate has announced the appointment of Frank Malpica as president of ERA Real Estate.  An established leader in the ERA® 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,…
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• Report: More Home Shoppers Viewing Property Out of Market, Shaped by Affordability, Job Opportunities

  28-08-2026 20:52 via rismedia.com
  Newly released data suggests more home shoppers are looking outside their local markets–in some cases far afield–to find more affordable properties or for greater job opportunities. According to Realtor.com’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…
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• Real REMAX Group Ceases Sales of New Motto Mortgage Franchises

  28-08-2026 20:33 via rismedia.com
  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’s mortgage services last year,…
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• In First Jackson Hole Speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Remains Guarded on Rate Changes

  28-08-2026 19:33 via rismedia.com
  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…
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• Consolidation Up Close: eXp Realty and NextHome Leaders to Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of Acquisition

  28-08-2026 19:07 via rismedia.com
  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’s most talked-about trends.  In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together…
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• Consumer Sentiment Drops in August; Economic Instability Cited

  28-08-2026 18:32 via rismedia.com
  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. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid…
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• Closing the Gap Between What Consumers Expect and What They Experience: A Q&A With Matt Hendricks

  27-08-2026 22:23 via rismedia.com
  You’ve spent your career at the intersection of real estate and technology. Tell us about your role at Zillow and what you’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…
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• NAR Report Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Realtors® Volunteer Monthly

  27-08-2026 21:34 via rismedia.com
  The National Association of Realtors® (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® volunteer in their communities every month, and 84% made charitable donations over the past year. “Realtors® and their…
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• Mortgage Rates See Little Change; Inflation Sidelining Would-Be Buyers

  27-08-2026 19:59 via rismedia.com
  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’s mortgage data.  Mortgage rates changed little from last week, with the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® showing the 30-year fixed-rate…
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• Get Local With It: Building Your Hyperlocal Brand on Instagram

  25-08-2026 21:23 via rismedia.com
  Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As an agent, you’re going to be presenting yourself as an expert in many facets of the business, but one of the strongest ways to attract clients has…
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• LeadingRE Welcomes Rebecca Mountain to Solutions Group Program

  25-08-2026 21:18 via rismedia.com
  Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced that Rebecca Mountain has joined its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 500 real estate firms. Mountain is a coach, speaker and author who teaches how to live and work to develop wealth, happiness and fulfillment.  After escaping a cult…
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• RISMedia Unveils Refreshed Categories for 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers

  25-08-2026 21:12 via rismedia.com
  On September 9, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers will kick off its 10th annual recognition program, spotlighting the dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking professionals shaping the residential real estate industry. From innovative agents and high-producing teams to visionary executives and community champions, RISMedia’s Newsmakers honors individuals for their headline-making achievements in a given year. To streamline the…
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• New-Home Sales Slip to Slowest Pace in 2026 as Builders Remain Under Pressure

  25-08-2026 19:55 via rismedia.com
  The new home market continues to face adversity due to economic challenges, as the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau saw sales reach a new low for 2026. New-home sales in July clocked in at a rate of 607,000, down 10.5% from June’s upwardly revised rate…
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• Consumer Confidence Slips as Present and Future Outlooks Conflict

  25-08-2026 19:41 via rismedia.com
  In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research firm, The Conference Board, released its latest month report Aug. 25, with its Consumer Confidence Index falling by 0.8 points to 89.4. July’s revised estimate was 90.2, leaving behind nearly a whole point between the…
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• Home Prices Rise, But Market Outlook Dims on Rates, Affordability

  25-08-2026 18:47 via rismedia.com
  The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, the flagship measure of U.S. home prices, recorded a 1.5% annual gain for June 2026, up from a 1.2% rise in the previous month. But for the 13th consecutive month, U.S. home values fell in real terms, as June’s 3.5% inflation ran roughly two percentage points above the 1.5% home-price…
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• Done Deal: Real Finalizes $880 Million Acquisition of REMAX

  25-08-2026 01:32 via rismedia.com
  The newly named Real REMAX Group announced on Aug. 24 the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between The Real Brokerage Inc. (Real) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (RE/MAX Holdings). The companies said in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that all customary closing conditions had been met.  Real’s common shares and…
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• NAREB Announces Winners of Top 100 Realtist Royale

  24-08-2026 21:18 via rismedia.com
  The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced the winners of its Top 100 Black real estate professionals at the NAREB® Top 100 Realtist Royale, a celebration of Black excellence in the real estate Industry.  Among those awarded were individual brokers and agents, teams, residential brokerages, commercial brokerages and developers whose combined production surpassed…
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• Mortgage Giant Fannie Mae Fires Multiple Senior Executives: Reports

  24-08-2026 21:13 via rismedia.com
  A dozen or so upper-level Fannie Mae employees were dismissed last week, according to various media sources, including the Wall Street Journal. All of the departures were said to be involuntary, with AI proficiency cited as a possible cause. The eliminated roles included core areas such as multifamily lending, capital markets, finance and regulatory affairs. …
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• Buying While Building a Family: Which States Have Affordability, Inventory and Good Schools?

  24-08-2026 20:58 via rismedia.com
  Homebuyers starting families have always come into the market with a checklist of needs and wants for their future home—number of bedrooms, bathrooms, yard, garage, etc. But they also often have needs and wants when it comes to location—walkability, schools, stores, etc. In a more affordability-challenged market over the past few years, these needs and…
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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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