Compass Acquires Anywhere in Unprecedented $10 Billion Merger
In another earth-shattering move likely to further tip the balance of power in residential real estate, Compass has announced it...
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Homebuyers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Zillow Over Hidden Agent Fees
A new federal lawsuit alleges that Zillow has been deceiving homebuyers and inflating purchase prices through an alleged scheme involving...
Rent Growth Slows, Dipping Below Pre-Pandemic Growth
Rent growth is slowing down as of July, ceasing the strong uptick seen in the first half of 2025, according...
‘Augment, Don’t Abdicate:’ Sue Yannaccone on Innovating Responsibly
Photos by AJ Canaria As steward to several of residential real estate's most storied brands, Sue Yannaccone has a unique...
Broker Confidence Index Ticks Up as Industry Enters Slower Season
The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Down
Borrowers continue to benefit from lowering mortgage rates, as the average 30-year fixed has slid to an 11-month low. According...
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas...
Fed Announces First Rate Cut of 2025, Citing a Worsening Job Market
The Federal Reserve has announced its first interest rate cut since December 2024, pointing toward a degrading job market as...
New Construction Cools as Housing Starts Slow to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S....
Mortgage Applications Grow Nearly 30% Before Fed Rate Decision
As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump...
Top 4 ‘Don’t Bother’ Projects to Flag for Your Home Sellers
There’s a big difference in value between making improvements when planning to stay in a home versus prepping it for the market. Read more.
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