REMAX Expands Into Greater Houston Area With REMAX POINTE
Above, Bridget Hensley REMAX has announced the opening of a new office in West Columbia, Texas, led by broker/owner Bridget...
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Homeowners in Black, Hispanic Neighborhoods Pay Significantly More for Home Insurance: Consumer Report
Homeowners living in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are paying hundreds—even thousands—more per year for the same homeowners insurance coverage...
COURT REPORT: Compass Targets Zillow With Ethics Complaints; Mega-Landlord Accused of Fair Housing Violations
Compass targets Zillow with consumer ethics complaints in dozens of states Compass filed state-level ethics complaints on July 14 through...
Monthly Gains in Leading Economic Indicators Revert in June
As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better...
Legislative Round-Up: Seattle Considering ‘Do Not Solicit’ Protection; VA Loans Face Possible Change in Congress
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Housing Starts Rebound Sharply in June, But Only in Multifamily
In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing...
Consumer Sentiment Up In June, But Economic Optimism Still Elusive
Following consumer sentiment rising in June, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved further by 9.9% in July,...
Foreclosures Rise in First Half of 2026, Report Finds
As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across...
Short Sales Are Re-Emerging, but Remain Mostly Rare: Report
Short sales—frequently a rarity of the housing market, except for the duration of the Great Recession housing crisis—are making a...
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since August 2025
Economists say renewed doubt about a resolution to the war in Iran kept Treasury yields and thus mortgage rates elevated...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
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.
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