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Melissa Swader, president and CEO of Ruby Red Media, was named a Trailblazer on RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers earlier this year. She was recognized for her marketing and public relations skillset, her editorial work with THRIVE Magazine and the Women in Commercial Real Estate group she started in 2021.  As part of our Newsmaker…

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Understanding history helps guide tomorrow, and in the context of real estate—it is incredibly prescient. Likewise, the sharing of opinions and information is a fundamental underpinning of free markets; trying to stifle discussion is suppressive and a bully tactic.   Last week, I received a Cease and Desist letter from Compass related to my recent opinion…

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Laurie Howe Bourgeois REALTOR® Lamacchia Realty Leominster, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com   Region served: Massachusetts and New Hampshire  Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 23 Number of agents: 740 No. 1 tip for dealing with difficult clients: While DISC training is important for understanding behavioral styles and how to communicate, real-time communication is best with…

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The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced Miami, Florida-based HeyNow Homes has joined its national network. This strategic partnership signifies an important opportunity for HeyNow Homes, as JMG’s proven platform and referral pipeline promise to drive growth and elevate their platform, the company stated. Led by John Henao and Hector Martinez, HeyNow Homes has established…

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Above, Nelson Zide ERA Key Realty Services of Northbridge, Massachusetts has announced that Nelson Zide, a REALTOR® in the Framingham office, has earned the ERA® Circle of Light Award for Community Leadership. The award is presented annually to an ERA Key professional who does extraordinary things for communities and people in need. Recipients volunteer time,…

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With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a shutdown could affect the industry, with another bill needed to fund the government again in September.  For people applying for home loans in regions considered Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), flood insurance is usually required…

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Minority homeownership rates remain challenged compared to that of white Americans, but some of the gaps are seeing a decrease, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) 2025 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America. The report dives in by noting that overall homeownership is up compared to a decade ago. The data…

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The year’s shortest month showed a significant downturn in construction. At a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate, privately-owned housing starts came in at 1,501,000 in February—11.2% lower than in January.  This drop in privately-owned housing starts was also present year-over-year. According to the latest report on new residential construction—provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and…

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Attorneys for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division yesterday submitted their latest response to a proposed settlement in the long-running MLS PIN commission lawsuit, reiterating that law enforcement will continue to oppose a system where sellers “delegate initial price setting” for buyer agents. In a supplemental brief filed in the Federal District to Massachusetts…

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FBS Data has announced the rollout of its new marketing service, MÁS by FBS, which helps multiple MLS organizations transform their marketing strategies with specialized communication support and amplify their branding and member engagement efforts. The company says MÁS (Marketing Add-On Services) empowers MLSs to tell their story, enhance their brand and communicate their value—without…

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REsides has announced a 50% increase in dividends for shareholders and the opening of a new investment opportunity for interested investors. The Resides Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend of $3.00 per share on Class A and Class B shares and $1.50 per share on Class C shares. This marks the second…

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Success in real estate often results in part from simple actions that accumulate in the “bank” over time. Building goodwill within your team’s local community can be an important part of that equation.  Leveling up your team’s local community exposure will help grow your reputation with potential clients, building trust and generating leads. Here are…

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Most people enjoy talking about what they do for a living, the ins and outs, how they go about it, the highs, the lows. But few will be told by a listener in another line of work that they want to try it themselves. Not many with established careers seriously contemplate pivoting to become an…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow and Realtor.com served third-party subpoenas in Batton case Through a joint status report for the Batton case filed March 14, both parties are still in discussion over the production of documents.  Following…

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Homebuilder confidence came in at 39 (out of 100) in March, its lowest reading in seven months, as recorded by the latest Housing Market Index (HMI) reported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo. As measured by the index, current sales conditions for single-family homes fell three points month-over-month to 43.…

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Every real estate agent has heard it—the seller who says, “I want to interview more agents.” It’s frustrating, especially when you nailed your listing presentation. Don’t panic. This is an opportunity. How you respond can be the difference between securing the listing and walking away empty-handed. Step 1: Stay calm and curious The worst thing…

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Home prices are generally continuing to climb, according to nearly all national datasets and analyses, with no strong indication of an impending dip. But as most real estate professionals know, the devil is often in the details, with local or more specific insights often a better barometer of the market, and more useful in guiding…

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ERA Real Estate has announced its 2024 ERA® brand’s Circle of Success Award recipients, recognizing affiliated brokerages and agents for their accomplishments, commitment to service and professional achievements. The announcement came during ERA Real Estate’s annual all-network conference, Fuel 2025, held Feb. 27 to March 1 in San Diego, California. “Our ERA-affiliated companies and agents…

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Real estate software company Inside Real Estate has announced the acquisition of ListAssist, an AI-powered technology with intelligent tools for both property searches and marketing efforts.  “We are thrilled to welcome ListAssist to the Inside Real Estate family, and begin delivering this first-of-its-kind capabilities to our clients,” says Joe Skousen, chief executive officer at Inside…

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After a March 13 Wall Street Journal report that Compass is in “advanced” talks to acquire HomeServices, Gino Blefari, president and CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway-owned mega franchisor, sent out a statement to the HomeServices community categorically denying the report, calling it “misinformation.” “I want to confirm to you that there are no discussions, negotiations…

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