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Real estate technology firm Reliance has announced a recent partnership with HomeStack, a company that specializes in building white-labeled mobile real estate solutions, to build a custom app solution for its client base. Through this strategic integration, the company says the partnership will help real estate brokerages, agents and teams be at the forefront of…

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The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau found that, in August, 716,000 new single-family homes were sold—at the median sales price of $420,600. The new-home sales figure in August was also a noticeable annual increase from the August 2023 results, when 652,000 new homes were sold. These results also represent a slight drop from…

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—With all the changes in the real estate industry in the past year, it’s understandable that real estate associations are feeling a mix of optimism and uncertainty about the future. But if they’re going to survive and thrive beyond this moment, they’ll need to double down on articulating their value and putting customers first.…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has announced the company has been recognized by Franchise Business Review (FBR) as one of only 50 franchise brands to earn placement on its Most Innovative Franchises list for 2024. This marks the third-straight year the company has earned a spot on the list. Franchise Business Review (FBR), a research…

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With all the noise and distractions out there—whether it be changes in the industry, click-bait headlines or negativity in the media—it’s more important than ever to tune out the noise and simply focus on what you can control: you. Focus on your mindset, improving your skills, improving your business systems and showcasing your value. Don’t…

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The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has announced the launch of NYC Lease, a new online lease store offering a platform for creating residential and commercial lease agreements tailored to the New York City rental market. The solution simplifies lease creation for landlords, tenants and real estate licensees, the organization stated. NYC Lease,…

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California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has revamped its online presence with a new, robust website. CRMLS stated that with a fresh, modern design and an organized mega menu to enhance usability, users will find it easier than ever to explore cutting-edge product solutions, access supports, discover educational content and address compliance issues.  Overall, CRMLS stated that…

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In July, home prices rose but moderated the rate of their growth, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. The annual gain in home prices was 5% in July—in June, the annual increase was 5.5%. Month-over-month, home prices saw a meager (seasonally adjusted) gain of 0.2%. While prices are…

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REA Group—a News Corp subsidiary and owned by the Murdochs—has announced its third offer to acquire UK-based real estate portal Rightmove.  News Corp, which owns REA, also owns and operates several other real estate portals, including Realtor.com®. REA initially bid on the portal on Sept. 5, offering $7.32 billion in cash and stock takeover. After…

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Restb.ai has announced the implementation of its technology in 17 new Multiple Listing Services during the first half of 2024. Restb.ai’s advanced technology reaches 151,500 new members through these MLSs, bringing the total number of MLS members with access to its AI-enabled tools in the U.S. to 720,000–reaching more than half of the Realtors in…

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HouseAmp—the fintech firm which allows real estate brokers to offer homeowners financing for pre-sell renovations, staging and more—has announced a new partnership with BOSSCAT™ Home Services and Technologies—the online home repair and renovation platform—to offer brokers, agents and homeowners more timely, high-quality repairs and renovations when preparing a home for sale. “BOSSCAT is known for…

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Every transaction is different now. Depending on where you practice, you might have already been signing buyer agreements with every client. You might even work in a region where compensation can still be offered on the MLS. But as the changes prescribed by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement agreement take hold, and the…

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United® Real Estate has announced a milestone achieved through its Financial Wellness Program, Ramsey Solutions SmartDollar, which allows affiliates to take control of finances and plan for a secure retirement and financial future. In only 10 months since the program launch, over 1,356 participating affiliates have collectively eliminated $1.1 million in debt and accumulated $1.7…

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Above, Kendall Bonner Kendall Bonner did not expect to co-found a Florida real estate team–much less one that works in a virtual environment. The licensed attorney, motivational speaker and entrepreneur never saw real estate in her plans. “My mom, who died in her early fifties, taught me to practice gratitude every day because no one…

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It’s a confusing time to run or work in a real estate business, so it’s even more important that you and/or your team know how to work through these changes. But what hasn’t changed is the importance of location. If you’re looking to start a real estate team, consider relocation and check where the market…

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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. With autumn arriving and the dog days of summer in the rearview mirror, the real estate industry is getting back to business. And so are the courts, with judges and lawyers continuing to…

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In a tentative ruling Sept. 23 concerning the “data-theft” lawsuit between Move, Inc., parent of Realtor.com®, and CoStar Group, parent of Homes.com, Judge George H. Wu, of the U.S. District Court in California denied Move’s motion for a preliminary injunction and limited expedited discovery. The case concerns Move’s allegations that former Move employee James Kaminsky,…

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For Leo Pareja, the wheels of change started churning long before the Aug. 17 NAR mandate deadline. During a special one-on-one conversation with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston at RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, the eXp CEO shared how his firm got ahead of the curve in order to mitigate turmoil. “On…

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In the real estate industry, the multiple listing service (MLS) is a critical tool for professionals to use as they serve consumers and manage their businesses. Today’s MLSs have evolved into data companies that acquire and maintain comprehensive and up-to-date property information through contributions from their subscribers. That data is used to power a broad…

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Forbes Global Properties has announced the real estate firm, Doerfert Immobilien has joined the global brokerage in the markets of Hamburg and the greater north-western area of Germany. This announcement marks an important step in the expansion of Doerfert Immobilien and underscores the company’s position throughout Germany, a release noted. Founded in 2018 by Dane…

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