Consumer Sentiment Drops in Third Straight Month as Fuel Prices Continue to Rise
Consumer sentiment experienced a third consecutive month of decline this month, per the University of Michigan’s closely watched survey of...
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Leading Economic Signals Continue to Show ‘Fragile’ Outlook
The economy has seen numerous challenges over the past few months, from a soft but improving labor market to high...
Zillow Seeks Emergency Court Order After MRED Cut Off Listing Access
Zillow is asking a federal judge for emergency relief after Chicago’s dominant MLS, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), cut off...
Legislative Round-Up: Omnibus Housing Bill Regains Momentum; Crypto ‘Tokenization; Clears Senate Committee
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
Report: Homeownership Costs Top 100% of Renter Income in 7 U.S. Metros
A new housing affordability index from the University of San Diego reveals that the total cost of homeownership surpassed renters’...
Housing Starts Slip in April; Still Outpacing 2025
Housing starts softened in April after March’s sharp increase, though year-over-year comparisons remain slightly positive as the housing market navigates...
Fed Officials Expect Rate Hikes If Inflation Continues
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has caused inflation to increase; energy prices most recently boosted annual...
Inside the ‘Bold, Dramatic’ eXp/NextHome Deal
Another major acquisition, eXp acquiring NextHome, has reshaped the residential real estate landscape—and industry leaders are taking notice. In an...
Zillow Loses Majority of Chicago Listings as MRED Cuts Off Feed
Editor's note: A judge has since ordered MRED to restore listing feeds to Zillow. See the latest update. The majority...
Sweeping Housing Bill Has Passed
By Claudia Larsen and Devin Meenan 
The sweeping housing reform bill, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, has passed the House of Representatives by a...
Five Terms Buyers Must Discuss With You Before Signing
“Once a client finds a house they really want, decisions start moving quickly,” says one real estate broker. “It is much easier to understand the fee, the services and the expectations before they are ready to make an offer.” Read more.
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