Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. This week saw previously decided matters on the legal side of the real estate world revived, with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) arguing against the renewal of investigations and suits against itself.… The post Court Report: Parks...

Longtime Homes.com President David Mele has officially parted ways with CoStar Group. Mele had previously hinted at an upcoming career move in recent conversations with RISMedia, indicating that he would be taking some time off before pursuing his next role. He reported to real estate trade media last week that this role will not be… The post David Mele Departs CoStar With Homes.com in Prime Position...

Do you know a new agent who is achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year? RISMedia’s third-annual 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is accepting nominations, and now is your chance to recognize a real estate rookie!  Nominations may be submitted here. Deadline ends 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. RISMedia’s Rookie of… The post It’s Time to Nominate a 2024 Real Estate Rookie...

The 22nd anniversary of my real estate license passed a few weeks ago. Ooh Rah! (Sorry. My military is showing.) While I have had a license for that many years, I have been involved in real estate since 1988. That’s when I purchased my first rehab property—36 years ago.  In the 14 months before obtaining… The post Op-Ed: Our Industry is Finally Studying the Craft of Buyer Agency—It’s About Dang...

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo have released a new quarterly Cost of Housing Index that underscores the housing affordability crisis in America. The report revealed that in Q1 2024, 38% of a typical family’s income was needed to make a mortgage payment on a median priced new single-family home in the… The post Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments,...

Consumers are experiencing conflicting feelings about the economy as differing reports come in from The Conference Board and University of Michigan, with a more positive assessment of the current business climate clashing with renewed worries about inflation. Consumers’ confidence reversed course and saw an increase in May after three months of decreases, according to the… The post Consumer Confidence...

Bringing positive housing news to both sellers and buyers in one of New York’s priciest areas, housing prices and inventory are both up over last year, according to the latest market report from OneKey MLS, which covers transactions from Montauk to Manhattan, north through the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains.   OneKey’s latest data… The post New York Regional Single-Family Home Price...

The winning formula to build and scale a successful real estate team in today’s market requires several must-haves, including a positive culture, a powerful marketing reach, effective communication and more. Here are 10 top habits of high-performing real estate teams to consider if you’re looking to form a team.  Prioritize team culture A strong culture… The post 10 Top Habits of High-Performing...

Special assessment and property taxes are crucial to a city or town’s revenue system. They fund local services and infrastructure improvements. My comparative analysis will clarify their differences and guide property owners on their impact. In this article, you will learn the following: What special assessment taxes and property taxes ar How these taxes differ… The post Special Assessment Taxes vs....

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -Leadership at Fannie Mae is highlighting the use of AI as a possible way to “get out of repurchases altogether,” according to National Mortgage News. At a Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference last week, executives… The post Mortgage Mix:...