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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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• 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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• 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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• 6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing

  17-09-2026 20:07 via rismedia.com
  There’s a reason most everyone in real estate has their eyes peeled on how the mortgage rate moves every week. Even a slight rise can short-circuit some buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.71% in early September, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. A separate daily measure…
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• Homebuyers Pausing Purchases as Rates Continue to Climb

  16-09-2026 22:16 via rismedia.com
  Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance pushed the pause button again this week as rates soared over 7%, a move economists attribute to ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical forces, namely the continuing conflict in the Middle East.  The latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and…
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• Fed Unanimously Raises Rates With Housing Market ‘Losing Momentum’

  16-09-2026 21:32 via rismedia.com
  After their long-awaited meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously voted to raise federal funds rates by a quarter of a percentage point, moving the target range for interest rates 25 basis points, from 3.5%-3.75%, to 3.75%-4%. During a press conference following the meeting, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh cited the data from this past…
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• Zillow-MRED Ruling Leaves Questions as Parties Mull Next Steps

  16-09-2026 20:35 via rismedia.com
  Last night’s ruling in Zillow’s lawsuit against Chicago-based MLS MRED and mega-brokerage Compass represented a significant legal setback for the portal, even as the larger fight over policy and market power plays out on multiple fronts. A source close to MRED told RISMedia shortly after the court ruling that the MLS is prepared to enforce…
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• Consumer Groups Target Zillow and Compass in Letter to State Attorneys General

  16-09-2026 20:25 via rismedia.com
  Zillow and Compass are making headlines once again, potentially facing further complications due to a new letter signed by a coalition of leading consumer groups to the National Association of Attorneys General, calling for an investigation into the two company’s practices. The letter—penned by 19 consumer groups, including the Consumer Federation of America, the American…
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• High Prices, Immigration Crackdown Weigh on Homebuilders

  16-09-2026 20:22 via rismedia.com
  Aligning with recent data on faltering consumer sentiment and frustrations over elevated inflation, homebuilder sentiment fell in the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report on Sept. 16. “The HMI shows builder confidence at its lowest level since September 2025, as tight lending conditions and elevated land, labor and…
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• The Power of Partnership

  16-09-2026 20:07 via rismedia.com
  Above, Harma Hartouni Reimagining what’s possible in real estate, Los Angeles-based Equity Union was created to be a completely unique real estate company—one that treats agents like clients and is genuinely committed to their growth, success and satisfaction. Meeting agents and brokers where they are today while providing a pathway to a more successful tomorrow,…
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• Train First. Announce Second. Why Your Brokerage AI Rollout Died in Month Two

  16-09-2026 19:45 via rismedia.com
  You remember the kickoff. The vendor on stage. The slick demo where the tool wrote a listing description in nine seconds and the room actually gasped. The email from leadership with the word “future” in it. “Revolutionary.” “Groundbreaking.” Buzzword, buzzword, buzzword. The best new thing you never knew you needed and, if we’re being honest,…
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• PropStream to Attend BPCON 2026 in Orlando

  16-09-2026 17:58 via rismedia.com
  PropStream has announced its attendance at BPCON 2026, taking place October 2-4 at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida. According to a release, BPCON brings the BiggerPockets community together for three days of real estate investing education, strategy and networking. More than 1,500 attendees, from first-time investors to seasoned portfolio managers, will have opportunities to…
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• Drowning in Debt: Q2 Underwater Mortgages on the Rise

  16-09-2026 17:34 via rismedia.com
  In yet another sign that the housing market is still in a state of flux, more American homeowners owe more on their mortgages than what their properties are worth in Q2 2026 than in Q2 2025. Real estate data company ATTOM reported that 3.2% of mortgaged residential properties are underwater, the term used where the…
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• Court Denies Zillow in MRED Case

  16-09-2026 03:23 via rismedia.com
  A major ruling in the antitrust battle between Zillow and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) came down Tuesday night when Judge John Tharp in the Northern District of Illinois denied Zillow’s motion for a preliminary injunction, effectively making way for MRED to cut Zillow off from its feed and lifting a temporary restraining order that…
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