Above, from left, John De Souza, Jessica Edgerton, Craig Cheatham and Donny Samson While commission-related lawsuits are mostly in the rear-view mirror, unresolved issues linger, from FTC investigations to MLS policy changes to the volatile landscape surrounding private listings.  Real estate experts will discuss which issues the industry should be paying close attention to and…

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Technology is transforming real estate at a rapid pace—and with it, the expectations of today’s consumers.  In an upcoming RISMedia webinar, discover how AI, listing portals and shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping the way brokerages operate, compete and build trust.  Attendees will learn how to navigate the growing influence of technology while maintaining strong relationships…

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Above, agents from broker/owner Jim Roberts’ Metro Roberts Realty in Buffalo, New York with Allan Dalton and John Featherston. Photo courtesy of WNY Metro Roberts Realty. For Jim Roberts—founder and broker/owner of Buffalo, New York-based Metro Roberts Realty—standing out in today’s market requires more than a competitive commission plan. It means constantly finding new ways…

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Luxury remains one of the most resilient segments of real estate, seeing continued success and some new developments leading to potential growth, according to a new report from Sotheby’s International Realty®. Sotheby’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook noted that despite overall challenges to the housing market, luxury real estate continues to perform relatively strongly, with more…

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Above, Joseph T. Hamdan Joseph T. Hamdan Principal | Real Estate Broker MYNY, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Brooklyn, New York  https://www.myny.realestate    Region served: New York City, Long Island and the Hamptons Years in real estate: 27 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 135 After 18 years with Coldwell…

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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. Judge denies CoStar’s amicus brief in Zillow MRED Compass case On June 10, CoStar requested to file an amicus brief—a brief filed by a non-party, or a “friend of the court”—in the U.S.…

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Bankruptcy filings continue to rise across the United States. According to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, total bankruptcy filings increased 11% in 2025, reaching more than 574,000 filings nationwide. Behind every filing is a homeowner facing difficult financial decisions, uncertainty and often significant emotional stress. For real estate agents, these situations require a…

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Villager Realty, a Chicago-area brokerage founded in 1991, has announced the firm has  become part of REMAX Premier on Chicago’s North Shore, rejoining the REMAX network with its full roster of agents. The move, led by broker/owner Dan Crouch, reflects a decision rooted in trust, professional relationships and shared experience with the global brand, the…

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Chocolate brown is back, and this time, it could add approximately $2,277 to a home’s offer price, according to Zillow’s 2026 Paint Color Analysis. The study found that buyers are increasingly drawn to warm, inviting colors, which increasingly outperform traditional all-white walls in key living spaces.  “White will always be a timeless, versatile choice, but…

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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Housing omnibus bill one step closer to passage  The U.S. Senate has advanced the latest version of the omnibus 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act by a vote of 87-8. A roll-call vote to…

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