COURT REPORT: CoStar Sues Zillow; LGBTQ+ Alliance Wins Court Battle for Accounts
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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Study: Regulations of Airbnbs Can Improve Affordability, Boost Market
Over the past decade or so, various cities throughout the United States have developed legislation or policies geared toward regulating...
Mortgage Lock-In Effect Is Still Here, Confirms Data and Brokers
The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac found the 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%. For most prospective...
eXp Focuses on Growing High-Productivity Agents Amid Difficult Market Environment
While eXp’s agent count decreased by 5% year-over-year in the second quarter (totalling 82,704), the company is highlighting its first...
Mortgage Mix: Rocket Details Redfin Integration; Judge Orders Fair Housing Funds Released
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...
Consumer Sentiment Up for the Second Straight Month, but Not by Much
The consumer sentiment index indicated a second consecutive month in the rise of consumer sentiment, per the University of Michigan’s...
Another MLS-Access Lawsuit Dismissed as Federal Judge Affirms Realtor® Membership Requirements
Yet another lawsuit filed by a broker against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and local associations has been dismissed,...
Rocket Reports Strong Q2 Results, Touts AI Results and Redfin Acquisition
Rocket Companies—which recently acquired Redfin and is currently undergoing the acquisition of Mr. Cooper—continued to see high earnings results during...
What to Watch Out for When Editing Listing Photos
Photography is one of the most useful skills an agent can cultivate; cliché as the description of a picture’s value...
Inflation Continues to Crawl Higher; Spending Slows
Inflation continues to make a slow crawl upward, with tariffs again being pointed to as a major cause for concern...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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