NAR Cleared in Discrimination Suit; Zillow Named in New Steering Lawsuit
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
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Sound and Fury: How Noisy Neighbors Can Impact Homebuyer Decisions
Nosy neighbors are one thing. They can be occasionally annoying. But noisy neighbors? They can be an endless drag. And...
Trump Hints at Picking Next Fed Chair Soon; Who Are the Top Contenders?
The Federal Reserve’s lineup is due to change this year; the term of Governor Stephen Miran (nominated by President Donald...
Legislative Round-Up: HUD Proposes Fair Housing Enforcement Change; Bill to Restrict Institutional Investors Reintroduced
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve in 2026; Expectations for the Year Looking Positive
Consumer sentiment showed minor improvements as the first month of 2026 nears its close, with expectations toward the future looking...
Taking 2026 by Storm: How to Win in Today’s Shifting Market
With the first month of the new year behind us, real estate professionals are buckling down as they find their...
A Change of Pace: The Top States People Move to When They Retire
People across the country look forward to retirement—not just as a break from the daily routine of work, but as...
HUD Secretary Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Housing Policies and Investor Purchases
Testifying before Congress Jan. 21, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner was questioned before the House Financial...
The Top 3 Factors for Success in 2026? It’s Not What You Think
Real estate professionals often predicate success upon an external force, a factor beyond their control. Like interest rates. Or inventory....
Inflation Largely Unchanged in Delayed Personal Consumption Report
The Federal Reserve is reportedly split when it comes to further interest rate cuts in 2026, operating with a “wait-and-see”...
HomeSmart: The Next Chapter
After spending decades shaping real estate’s first and most successful 100%-model brokerage into an industry powerhouse, HomeSmart Founder and CEO Matt Widdows is poised to storm the industry with a bold new brand, agent-first commitment and a powerhouse leadership team. Read more.
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