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Compass has officially closed its acquisition of Anywhere, creating a combined organization of 330,000 agents—while lega...
01/13/2026

Compass has officially closed its acquisition of Anywhere, creating a combined organization of 330,000 agents—while legal scrutiny across the industry continues. From new objections in the Gibson commission settlements to expanded defendants in the Zillow steering lawsuit, this week’s Court Report breaks down the latest legal moves shaping real estate.

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around

🌟 TOMORROW: The three contenders offer cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions for recruiting and retention, brokerage valuati...
01/13/2026

🌟 TOMORROW: The three contenders offer cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions for recruiting and retention, brokerage valuations and creating virtual assistants. During a live pitch battle webinar on Jan. 14, RISMedia viewers will weigh in along with judges to pick the winner, who will receive an extensive promotion and advertising campaign. 💻🤖

Three proptech companies were selected Dec. 16 as finalists in RISMedia's first-annual Tech Showdown, a new competition designed to discover

First-time buyers won’t usually have the savvy and wherewithal to be able to find many issues with homes for sale, so it...
01/13/2026

First-time buyers won’t usually have the savvy and wherewithal to be able to find many issues with homes for sale, so it’s part of your value prop to do so for them.

Accompanying buyer clients to tour houses for sale is an upbeat experience…mostly for them. For unless they’ve purchased homes before,

New Realtor.com analysis reveals stark local divergences in 2025 housing market as inventory grows for 26th straight mon...
01/13/2026

New Realtor.com analysis reveals stark local divergences in 2025 housing market as inventory grows for 26th straight month.

Don’t rely on national housing market headlines to understand your local market; that’s the key takeaway from Realtor.com®’s December monthly

“Fannie and Freddie are the entities that will do the purchases,” FHFA Director Bill Pulte clarified on X shortly after ...
01/13/2026

“Fannie and Freddie are the entities that will do the purchases,” FHFA Director Bill Pulte clarified on X shortly after Trump’s Truth Social post.

In a post on Truth Social Jan. 8, President Donald Trump announced he is directing his representatives to purchase $200

Summing up the year’s employment data, payroll employment rose by 584,000 in 2025, with an average monthly gain of 49,00...
01/13/2026

Summing up the year’s employment data, payroll employment rose by 584,000 in 2025, with an average monthly gain of 49,000.

In a Jan. 9 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added 50,000 jobs

💬🏘️ “The housing market is struggling with trepidatious buyers, leading to an inventory glut and rising time on market, ...
01/13/2026

💬🏘️ “The housing market is struggling with trepidatious buyers, leading to an inventory glut and rising time on market, especially in the South and West, where a majority of new homes are built.”

Privately owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September

By taking repetitive tasks off your plate and freeing up your mental load, AI lets you focus on what really matters: win...
01/12/2026

By taking repetitive tasks off your plate and freeing up your mental load, AI lets you focus on what really matters: winning clients, deepening relationships and guiding people through the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

Everywhere you look, people are asking: Will AI replace agents? It’s a topic that’s sparked a lot of curiosity—and, let’s

The 2025 United Van Lines National Movers Study reveals that Americans continue to prioritize quality of life in their m...
01/12/2026

The 2025 United Van Lines National Movers Study reveals that Americans continue to prioritize quality of life in their moving decisions.

People are always on the move. And in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions, Americans continued to relocate,

With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive s...
01/12/2026

With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs as the market moves toward the traditional busy buying season.

With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs

A new Realtor.com report identifies the top five markets where first-time homebuyers can find affordable properties. ...
01/12/2026

A new Realtor.com report identifies the top five markets where first-time homebuyers can find affordable properties.

Despite affordability remaining a market challenge, there are still refuge markets first-time homebuyers can access across the nation. A new

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump claimed the American Dream of homeownership is slipping out of people’...
01/12/2026

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump claimed the American Dream of homeownership is slipping out of people’s reach, “especially younger Americans.”

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump claimed the American Dream of homeownership is slipping out of people’s

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RISMedia was founded in 1980 by CEO and Publisher John E. Featherston, as the residential real estate industry’s definitive source for news and information for real estate’s most profitable and productive professionals–and all those looking to gain a competitive edge.