Brokers Hoping ‘Good News’ in 2026 Sparks Buyer Breakthrough
Another year is almost in the books, and with it, a cavalcade of economists and experts seeking to peer into ...
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Defying Seasonal Slump, Brokers Optimistic as Markets Shift Toward Buyers
There is no quantitative, universally recognized definition of a “buyer’s market” or a “seller’s market.” But that shouldn’t stop real ...
Brokers See Legal, Perception Problems From Big Mergers
The post-settlement period in real estate might be remembered as the era of consolidation, at least based on 2025’s headlines. ...
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 ...
Brokers See More Deals Fall Through as Confidence Sinks to All-Time Low
Among the many forward-looking real estate indicators that have flashed warning signs (or at least wobbled) in recent months, deals ...
Broker Confidence Plummets as Affordability Smothers Markets
Broker confidence tumbled to a two-and-a-half year low in June, according to RISMedia’s most recent survey of real estate business ...
Brokers Say Tariffs Are Top of Mind as Confidence Plummets
Through a rollercoaster few months, as the new Trump administration has enacted—and then often swiftly withdrawn—harsh tariffs on countries around ...
The May Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live
The May issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, ...
Private Listings Not a Major Issue, Brokers Say, With Exempt Policy Looming
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) recent decision to stand by the Clear Cooperation Policy, which ...
Brokers Turn Back to Basics as Spring Market Uncertainty Sets in
Ahead of a spring market that appears to be skewing from trends seen over the last couple years, brokers are ...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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