Homebuyers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Zillow Over Hidden Agent Fees
A new federal lawsuit alleges that Zillow has been deceiving homebuyers and inflating purchase prices through an alleged scheme involving ...
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Rent Growth Slows, Dipping Below Pre-Pandemic Growth
Rent growth is slowing down as of July, ceasing the strong uptick seen in the first half of 2025, according ...
‘Augment, Don’t Abdicate:’ Sue Yannaccone on Innovating Responsibly
Photos by AJ Canaria As steward to several of residential real estate's most storied brands, Sue Yannaccone has a unique ...
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 ...
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas ...
Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets”—panelists John Newman, area ...
Bright MLS Partners With Multi-MLS Platform Ocusell to Challenge ‘Status Quo’
Bright MLS and Ocusell, a multi-MLS listing management platform, have formed a joint venture to co-develop and license advanced technology ...
New Construction Cools as Housing Starts Slow to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. ...
‘Cautious’ Approach to Private Listings as Agents Press on Amid Controversy
Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in ...
Shoring Up Your Agent Force: Recruiting and Retention in the Changing Real Estate Landscape
Above, from left: Jackie Louh, Alex Vidal, Vince Leisey and Duff Rubin. Photo by AJ Canaria. Recruiting and retention is ...
Frozen Lockboxes: Tools and Strategies for Deicing Before a Showing
A truly blistering winter can freeze up locks, both lockboxes and locks on the doors themselves, so it can pay off to have a fast-acting solution. Read more.
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