What happens when technology fails at the worst possible moment? A contract deadline is approaching, but the printer freezes. An agent on the go can’t connect to the MLS right before a showing. Or their smartphone suddenly won’t take a photo. These may sound like ordinary technology problems, but there is nothing ordinary about them…

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The hope for “resilience” and a year of stabilization in the housing market continues into the second half of 2026, as Realtor.com® Senior Economist Jake Krimmel said “the jury is still out” on whether or not we’re seeing a summer slowdown in the portal’s latest Monthly Housing Trends Report for July. Some signs in the…

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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 class-action claims dismissed (for now) Judge James Robart of the federal Western District of Washington wrote in a 32-page order last week that a lawsuit filed by homebuyers against Zillow failed to…

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Above, from left, Wendy Forsythe, James Dwiggins, Shayan Hamidi, Cory Vasquez and Michael Valdes As residential real estate evolves, your competition may look different than it used to. From the expansion of virtual models to the formation of large real estate conglomerates to new AI upstarts, an upcoming panel of real estate leaders will identify…

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Before I entered the world of real estate PR, I spent many years as a news writer and producer at a top station in Philadelphia. I learned how to work under intense pressure while meeting deadlines. I learned the value of fact-checking because it’s better to be right than to be first. I covered everything…

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The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released July 31, showed that Americans are optimistic about the economy. With June’s number at 49.5, the final July index of 55.2 represents a worthy uptick, showing that consumers are becoming more positive about their personal financials and the ongoing economic environment.  “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month…

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Four retired federal judges are formally protesting the procedure by which the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and other big brokerages, including Anywhere, settled the buyer commission cases, saying that the practice will encourage “forum-shopping” by class-action defendants.  In a 22-page letter, known as an amicus curiae brief, Diane Wood, David Coar, G. Patrick Murphy…

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced that Canva is the latest company to join its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 500 market-leading real estate firms.  A release notes that Canva provides brokerages and agents with the tools to create polished, on-brand marketing, from listing…

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Canopy MLS has announced its longtime Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1. Byrd succeeds Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., who is retiring at the end of 2026 after leading both Canopy MLS and the Canopy Realtor® Association for over 25 years.  According to a…

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Those who pursue their real estate license but lack support and ultimately don’t stay in the industry for long, is something Tiffany Williamson—who is deeply passionate about providing the tools, resources and opportunities agents need to build successful and sustainable careers in real estate—set out to change in building and leading one of North Carolina’s…

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