by Beth McGuire | Oct 23, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, News, Premier |
Pricing discussions with sellers is both an art and a science. Comparable listings data have always played a key role in determining asking price, as do algorithmic tools like automated valuation models (AVMs), but real estate agents say those values are a useful...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 23, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, Premier |
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. Midterm mortgage moves. With the midterm elections approaching fast, President Donald Trump signed an executive order...
by | Oct 23, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The conversation surrounding renting vs. homeownership has been contentious for some time now. The question as to whether it’s cheaper to rent or to buy a home is not clear cut, as several factors can impact both arguments. One recent study—conducted by researchers...
by | Oct 23, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Three separate federal lawsuits involving Compass and seven different MLSs are now making their way through the (often slow-moving) civil litigation process, marking a clear new level of conflict between incumbents defending long-running industry practices and...
by | Oct 22, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Although mortgage rates recently hit a three-year high, they’ve eased slightly recently. For newlyweds, the question is whether now is the right time for spending on a home. The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 10,474 U.S. couples married in 2025,...
by | Oct 22, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Do you record all your back and forths with clients? If not, you may want to reconsider, as they can provide key points upon later review, especially when there is not full clarity on some specifics. More urgently, they can help avoid issues ranging from simple...