Those who pursue their real estate license but lack support and ultimately don’t stay in the industry for long, is something Tiffany Williamson—who is deeply passionate about providing the tools, resources and opportunities agents need to build successful and sustainable careers in real estate—set out to change in building and leading one of North Carolina’s…
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – During the back half of July, mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels since August 2025, with the 30 year fixed rate hovering above 6.5%. Despite this rise, attributed to renewed escalation…
Earlier this month, it was reported that sales of existing homes fell during June, but the latest report on sales of newly constructed homes offers modestly more positive indicators for housing. According to the latest findings from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), new single-family homes sales were…
As climate change continues to impact housing markets, there are some indications that buyers aren’t immediately dissuaded by long-term climate risks when home shopping. The new 2026 Realtor.com® Housing and Climate Risk Report corroborates this while also delving into the specifics of climate cost burdens. The report, which analyzes listings across Realtor.com from the past…
A relisted property can carry several negative connotations, i.e., that it’s the second try of a listing that failed the first time, or that the seller is trying to game the days on market by canceling then relisting. But is this stereotype one that survives contact with reality? A 2025 study published in the Journal…
As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better near-term economy? The nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s latest monthly Leading Economic Indicators report found a slight decline as the Board’s Leading Economic Index hit 99.1 in June, a 0.2% downturn compared to the…
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Seattle considering a ban on unwanted real estate solicitations Seattle City councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation to create a “do not solicit” list for real estate solicitors. If passed, homeowners could have their…
In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing challenges such as construction costs and high mortgage rates triggered by rising inflation. The newest monthly update, however, shows a recovery—for at least one sector of the housing market. The latest monthly new residential construction…
As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across the U.S. saw foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, per the latest Mid-Year U.S. Foreclosure Market Report compiled by ATTOM Data. One in every 632 properties across the U.S. had a foreclosure filing—21%…
When it comes to homeownership carrying costs, property taxes and homeowners insurance are among the most expensive and unavoidable. In recent years, insurance premiums in particular have risen across the U.S. largely due to climate change-driven natural disasters; increased claims tend to result in upped premiums for every market an insurer covers, rather than only…
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
