Lawyer-Led Startups Aim to Serve Buyers and Sellers—Without Agents
With names like AgentFree and Realty Redone, the intent of these new startups seems obvious. Although this is far from...
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BREAKING: Howard Hanna Settles Commission Lawsuits After Long Fight
One of the last major holdouts in the commission lawsuits has struck a settlement deal, with Pennsylvania-based independent brokerage Howard...
RE/MAX Q1 Revenue Down, Agent Count Up in Mixed Earnings Report
In an earnings report May 1, RE/MAX Holdings, parent company of REMAX and Motto Mortgage, showed both ups and downs...
Jobs Data Comes in Strong—Though Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate
Real estate professionals—and the country at large—breathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor...
A Slight Decrease for Mortgage Rates This Week
Stubbornly elevated but steady is how economists are positioning average mortgage rates over the last several weeks, ticking up and...
Average Income to Afford a Median-Priced Home Hits Six Figures
The affordability issue in housing has worsened significantly over the past six years, according to a new report by Realtor.com®. ...
Zillow Will Withhold Tools From NYC Agents Who Do Not Comply With Listing Standards
As Zillow continues to lead a nationwide pushback against private listing networks, the portal giant is bringing its new standards...
Mortgage Applications Drop for Third Consecutive Week
Applications for home purchases saw more declines of late, falling for the third-straight week amid tariff and trade uncertainty and...
CoStar CEO Andy Florance Calls Zillow’s Private Listing Policy ‘Aggressive,’ ‘Desperate’
Above, Andy Florance In its Q1 2025 earnings call, CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance touted Homes.com’s growth, the...
March Pending Home Sales See Biggest Jump in Over a Year, but Volatility Likely to Continue
Contract signings for previously owned homes surged last month as rates retreated from the first two months of 2025—buyers appear...
RISMedia Headliners: Innovating for the Future
Succeeding in the new year will take more than determination and hard work—it will require utilizing technology that facilitates efficiency and increased business. In this in-depth feature, real estate tech leaders share the innovations they believe will give agents and brokers a competitive advantage in 2026. Read more.
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