2025 NAR President Kevin Sears Testifies Before Congress
Real estate professionals are well aware that housing affordability and supply are in short order, but are lawmakers taking appropriate ...
COURT REPORT: Compass and Zillow File Final Hearing Docs, Await Judge Ruling
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around ...
NWMLS Signals Intention to Countersue Compass
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has indicated its intent to assert counterclaims against Compass, according to a stipulated motion filed ...
Mortgage Mix: Credit Reporting Fees Spark Pushback; MBA Urges Reverse Mortgage ‘Improvements’
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 ...
The Life, Times, Triumphs and Tribulations of a Residential Real Estate Economist
Above, Brad Case After past positions at the Federal Reserve, Nareit and Fannie Mae, Brad Case brings a breadth of ...
PCE Report: Inflation Rate Slightly Lower Than Expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, rose to 2.8% in September ...
Mortgage Industry Calls Foul on Latest Fee Hikes From FICO
American homebuyers are about to see their borrowing costs rise as credit scoring company FICO hikes the fees it charges ...
Consumer Sentiment Lifts Slightly in Early December
Throughout 2025, consumer sentiment toward the economy has declined noticeably—does the end of the year bring any turnaround? According to ...
Congressional Watchdog to Investigate FHFA Director Over Alleged Abuse of Power
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte over concerns ...
The 5 Top Issues Affecting Real Estate, According to NAR Speaker
HOUSTON—At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recent NAR NXT conference, real estate industry leader John Hentschel—global chair of The ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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