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Fathom Holdings Inc. achieved some definite growth in business in Q1 2025, with executives pointing to the launch of the new Elevate program as a strong indicator of current—and future—successes. Fathom reported a total revenue of $93.1 million in Q1 2025 in its recent earnings call, up from $91.7 million in Q4 2024 and a…

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Continued steady mortgage rates this past week resulted in a slight increase in mortgage application volume as the spring market is now fully underway. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending May 9, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume)…

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Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, has announced the acceptance of eight companies to the 2025 NAR REACH program. For more than a decade, the REACH program has vetted, selected and accelerated unique technology solutions focused on the U.S. residential real estate sector, significantly impacting real estate agents,…

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Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Social media success in real estate is strategic—and over time, the winning formulas have become clear. The biggest aspect of social media marketing, and the one that people…

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ERA Experts, LLC has announced a strategic investment in Sprout Realty, LLC, which will now do business as Sprout Realty ERA Powered. Both companies are based in Austin, Texas. This investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Sprout Realty’s continued growth opportunities in Austin, Waco, Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout northwestern Texas. Both ERA Experts…

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CENTURY 21 Solid Gold Realty has announced that it has joined forces with Gloria Zastko, REALTORS®, a 34-year-old agency. With this announcement, the formerly independent firm will do business as CENTURY 21 Gloria Zastko Realty. Based in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Gloria Zastko, REALTORS®, was founded in 1991 and is a full-service real estate office…

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President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign platform came with five economic policy “pillars.” One pillar was cutting taxes, with the platform specifically promising to make permanent provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Trump signed into law during his first term.  The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released a draft of…

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What happens in Kansas City, stays in Kansas City.  Berkshire Hathaway Energy (the $20 billion-parent of HomeServices of America) and Tennessee-based independent brokerage Crye-Leike’s petitions to transfer commission lawsuits were denied, despite defendants’ argument that it would be more convenient for witnesses to travel there instead of Kansas City. Judge Stephen Bough of the Western…

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A lot of real estate brokerages talk about disrupting the industry, but few have executed on that promise like The Real Brokerage. The fast-growing, remote-first real estate company aimed to be a disruptor and upend the traditional way of running a brokerage. And they’re aiming to do it all with unprecedented speed. Now operating in…

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Economic observers’ eyes remain on the rate of inflation, as the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows mixed changes.  The CPI, one of the main measures of inflation, rose monthly at a seasonally adjusted basis of 0.2% during April. This is slightly higher than the 0.1% that the CPI…

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Anywhere Real Estate Inc. has announced the appointment of Steve Capezza as SVP, Head of Growth and M&A. In his new role, Anywhere stated that Capezza will focus on growing the brand’s platform through strategic acquisitions and mergers outside of its existing organization, including opportunities on behalf of brokerage, title and transaction services operations within…

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The National Association of REALTORS® today announced Ask the Agent as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. Ask the Agent is a video communication and broadcast platform that helps real estate agents engage more effectively with clients. As part of the partnership, NAR stated that members will receive a 20% discount on monthly or…

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Forbes Global Properties and RBN, an agent referral network specializing in luxury real estate transactions, have jointly announced a new strategic alliance. The collaboration will bring two major companies in the high-end real estate space together to deliver an enhanced client experience through targeted agent referrals and the ability to earn RBN Reward Points® on…

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Bringing on new agents is tricky. They don’t know your systems or culture yet. They want to prove themselves while possibly harboring insecurities about whether they really belong. Meanwhile, you’re juggling multiple listings, managing existing team members and somehow expected to guide this newcomer through their transition. Let’s talk about the “R.E.A.L. Method” of onboarding…

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Private listings banned from Zillow may have a new home. And for some, this home will offer a move-in bonus. CoStar’s Homes.com turned Zillow’s ban into a marketing opportunity through its new digital marketing package, “Boost.” Announced during the company’s first quarter earnings call last week, CEO Andy Florance presented it as a major opportunity…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has announced it has been named a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, appearing on its 2025 list of Top Franchises for Less than $150,000. To earn distinction as a Top Low-Cost Franchise, companies must supply data that demonstrates they offer a qualified entrepreneur a reasonable opportunity to start a…

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Let’s be real: everyone’s talking about AI right now—and with good reason. About 87% of agents say they’re using it in some form. But here’s the catch…most of the tools out there are barely scratching the surface. What you’re getting is automation with a fresh coat of paint, not the kind of real intelligence that…

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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. Attempt to expand Batton is denied An attempt by plaintiffs in the Batton case to file a second amended complaint, and thereby add more plaintiffs, has been denied by overseeing Judge LaShonda Hunt.…

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It’s no secret that residential real estate is an ultra-competitive job landscape. The Consumer Federation of America puts nearly half of real estate agents selling just one house (or none at all) in 2024. The problem? Too many agents for too few houses.  For one rookie agent in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the constant battle for…

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After the Federal Reserve chose to hold rates steady at its meeting last week, sparking more criticism from President Donald Trump, Fed governors were once again out on the media circuit, seeking to explain their perspectives on the path forward as uncertainty continues to bloom regarding the state of the economy. In Iceland early Friday…

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