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Remodeling Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your ti
Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Most home buyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. I
Judge Throws Out Zillow Class-Action Claims as Plaintiffs Fail to Show Steering, Deception
A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Zillow and a real estate brokerage, saying that lawyers representing homebuyers who used Zillow’s mortgage services or were referred to agents through the portal’s lead-selling service did not meet the legal standard to move forward. Plaintiffs ha...
CEO Panel: The Shrinking Agent Population and How It’s Changing Recruiting
Above, from left, Creig Northrop, Eric Elfman, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Chip Murphy and Emmett Laffey While most believe the real estate agent exodus is ultimately a good thing for the industry, what does it mean for brokers when it comes to recruiting and retention strategies? In an upcoming session ...
COURT REPORT: Federal Lawmakers Investigate MRED-Compass Partnership
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Federal lawmakers investigate MRED-Compass partnership A federal congressional committee sent letters to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED...
huntington & ellis Raises More Than $43,000 for Southern Nevada Charities
Leading Las Vegas brokerage huntington & ellis (h&e), a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, said the company raised more than $43,000 in June for 10 Southern Nevada nonprofit organizations, the largest amount the company has raised in a single month since its founding. ...
FirstTeam Connects Its Technology Systems With Purlin’s AI-Powered Operating Model
California independent brokerage FirstTeam® Real Estate has announced a joint partnership with Purlin®, an AI-operating layer for real estate. According to a release, by deploying PurlinOS, Purlin Close and Purlin Offer & Negotiate across the brokerage, FirstTeam is unifying workflows and s...
Good News for Buyers! Builders Are Cutting Home Prices All Over the U.S.
In today’s frazzled residential real estate market, with mortgage rates stubbornly high and inventory issues in many parts of the land dovetailing high prices for homebuyers, it is always nice to see some data favorable to buyers. Namely—builders have overestimated the demand for their finished ...
From Growth to Stability: How Real Estate Teams Build for the Long Term
We’ve explored how a strong brand is a driver of growth. But for many teams, the challenge isn’t growth—it’s sustainability. That’s becoming more important as teams move through a market defined by consolidation, rising operational complexity and changing consumer expectations. Navigating ...
How to Find and Connect With Off-Market Leads in 2026
With inventory remaining tight and many homeowners reluctant to give up their low mortgage rates, finding new listings isn’t as simple as it once was. This ongoing “lock-in effect” has left many real estate agents competing for a smaller pool of active listings. For continuous busi...
KW Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Growth
Above, from left, Sean Hostert, John Clidy, Gabby Maddox and Andy and Lesley Peters Keller Williams Realty (KW) has announced key leadership appointments aimed at accelerating agent-count growth, franchise productivity and KW Commercial expansion. The appointments include Sean Hostert as head of com...
Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time
If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't....
The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Next
Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?
Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget....
More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from....
14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years....
Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared....
The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You
Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too....
What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one....