U.S. homebuilders say a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces will significantly influence the long-term health of the home-building industry and housing demand, both positively and negatively over the next decade. The results were tallied from special questions included in the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI),…
PropStream announces its attendance at the upcoming Income Building Live conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from March 19–21, 2026. The conference brings together both new and experienced real estate investors to share strategies, build relationships and learn practical approaches for creating long-term real estate success. Known for its community-driven environment, the event focuses on helping individual…
Fathom Realty announces that EXIT Homestead Realty Professionals has joined the brokerage, expanding Fathom’s presence in Southern New Jersey and adding more than 50 agents to its growing national network. The company says the move reflects Homestead Realty Professionals’ alignment with Fathom’s technology-driven platform, concierge-level services and agent-first business model. By joining Fathom, the team…
Rechat announces a strategic integration with Canva that allows agents and brokerages to seamlessly transform live listing data into polished, on-brand marketing materials. The new partnership enables brokerage listing data, including high-resolution photography, property descriptions and agent details, to flow directly from Rechat into Canva’s design environment. Marketing teams and agents can also send completed…
The Spring issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at HomeSmart’s path for 2026 as the brokerage has overhauled its brand and taken strides to position itself as a leader in the industry ahead of market normalization. In addition, we…
After 13 consecutive quarters of market share growth, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post) brought franchise business owners together in St. Louis for its 2026 brand conference, celebrating a milestone year while setting the stage for continued expansion. The annual gathering marked the culmination of a standout 2025 defined by sustained performance, strategic…
Above, George A. Barlow Jr. Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) announced the addition of George A. Barlow Jr. as chief growth officer, making a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it transforms from fully organic to a more structured national expansion strategy. Since its founding in 2016, a release notes IVRE has grown to…
Overall applications for home purchases increased for the third-straight week while refinance activity increased for the fourth, their lowest level in over 3 years, economists said. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and refinances—increased a notable 11.0% on a…
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has announced the launch of its new podcast, REALTOR® News Change Agents, a series “designed to fit the pace of the real estate profession—fast, engaging and built to meet members where they are with insight they can use to build their business and get to their next transaction,” a…
Kent Welch and Cory Stewart, co-owners of Kansas City, Kansas-based Weichert, Realtors®-Welch & Company, have earned the Franchisee Excellence Award from Franchise Business Review, a national honor recognizing franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a deep commitment to their communities. Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by participating franchise brands, Welch and…
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