After being found guilty on all charges of sex-trafficking earlier this year, the Alexander brothers were formally sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Tuesday, the culmination of a high-profile investigation and trial related to numerous sex crimes and abuses against women spanning multiple years. The 39-year-old twins Oren and Alon Alexander, along with…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has announced five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards. Now in its 27th year, the program honors NAR members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving their time, money, goodwill and expertise to help others. NAR 2026 Good Neighbor Awards: Shawnee Doherty, Hope Through Hollis…

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Following the launch of its inaugural competition last year, RISMedia is bringing back its 2nd Annual Tech Showdown, a competition designed to recognize emerging technology companies developing innovative solutions that have the potential to reshape the real estate industry. The RISMedia Tech Showdown invites companies launched within the past one to three years to submit…

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Delta Media Group has announced the introduction of Intelligent Websites, a new AI-powered website experience designed to change how consumers interact with real estate websites and how agents turn those interactions into business opportunities. Intelligent Websites is the first product introduced under Delta Connected Intelligence, the company’s new AI-powered technology designed to create more intelligent,…

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Zillow Home Loans has launched a down payment assistance program for eligible buyers who finance their home purchase with an FHA loan. Buyers in 43 states and Washington, D.C., can receive up to 3.5% of the purchase price, which covers the full FHA minimum down payment, as a second loan with no interest and no…

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According to Opendoor’s July 2026 housing guide, September through November offers a favorable balance between available homes and prices, as summer listings remain on the market and buyer competition eases. A study found that since 2021, the traditional summer housing peak has shifted earlier toward spring. Researchers identified stronger spring activity in home prices and…

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The management and distribution of residential real estate listing data has returned to the forefront of industry discussion, prompted by the announcement of a new initiative to establish a shared platform for brokerage information. While the attention is understandable, the aspirations underlying such efforts are hardly new. More than a decade ago, an even broader…

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New York-based OneKey MLS joined California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) as a plaintiff in its federal lawsuit against Compass Tuesday, with the MLSs filing an amended complaint in Manhattan federal court asking a federal judge to declare their “clear cooperation” rules lawful. The complaint escalates the MLSs’ legal fight with Compass, the nation’s largest…

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Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Slovakia | Forbes Global Properties as its exclusive member in the country. Previously operating as Dr. Real s.r.o., the firm brings established experience serving clients in a market defined by its unique combination of urban development, alpine destinations, and investment opportunities. “I am delighted to welcome Slovakia…

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Florida-based independent The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties Real Estate have joined HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program, according to a LinkedIn post from the platform. Listings from the combined companies’ more than 4,000 agents will now be eligible to appear in Google mobile search results. “HouseCanary believes the more consumers who have access to more listings,…

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