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CENTURY 21 New Millennium Names New Chief Growth Officer Nidhal Charfi
3/23/2026 2:27 PM
Above, Nidhal Charfi CENTURY 21 New Millennium announced that Nidhal Charfi has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, focused on driving company growth and market expansion. In this role, CENTURY 21 stated that Charfi will lead growth strategy across recruiting, market expansion and service alignment, with a focus on strengthening the companyR...Read More
 
Supporting Agents in a Relationship-Driven Market
3/23/2026 2:20 PM
Above: Will Langley. Will Langley Principal Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Keys Real Estate | Knight & Gardner Realty Key West, Florida https://www.keysrealestate.com    Region served: The Florida Keys Years in real estate: 16  Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 160 Favorite part of your job: The people—t...Read More
 
COURT REPORT: Hanna Holdings Opts in to Copycat Buyer Settlement
3/23/2026 12:33 PM
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Hanna Holdings opts in to copycat buyer settlement Hanna Holdings has opted into a copycat buyer-broker commission settlement, even as litigation tied to the agreement continues to face chall...Read More
 
Mid-April Will Be the Best Time to Sell: Report
3/23/2026 12:30 PM
With the expectations for a spring boom in housing market activity higher than ever as of late, a new report from Realtor.com® has outlined the week of April 12-18 as the “best week to sell in 2026.” The report predicts a rebound in buyer demand as mortgage rates have remained on the lower end of… The post Read More
 
The Problem Isn’t Growth. It’s Operations.
3/23/2026 11:07 AM
Today, many brokerages feel caught between two priorities: growing the business and protecting the agent experience. Too often, growth wins and service quietly erodes. This results in operational debt that comes to light when the market tightens. That erosion isn’t accidental. Growth fails when the systems meant to support it were built too late...Read More
 
Empowering Homeowners With Confidence and Control
3/20/2026 12:46 PM
Offering home warranty plans that cover the systems and appliances we all rely on to keep our homes and lives running smoothly, American Home Shield (AHS) brings more than 50 years of experience and insight to protecting what matters most in the home—empowering homeowners with confidence and control.  With approximately 2 million members, A...Read More
 
Zillow Finds ‘Motivation and Momentum’ Peaks in May for Home Sales
3/20/2026 12:13 PM
While housing markets are local, national home-selling trends—including ones to get your clients much more for their home—can still prove informative.  Zillow, surveying home sales in the 35 largest U.S. metro areas during 2025, found the best time to list is generally late May, when homes sold for 1.7% more nationally (about $6,000 on a...Read More
 
Compass Wins First Round Against NWMLS in Legal Showdown
3/20/2026 7:17 AM
A federal judge dealt a significant blow to Washington-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), refusing to throw out an antitrust lawsuit brought by the real estate giant Compass. In the 23-page order filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead denied NWMLS’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, ruling that Compass at this early s...Read More
 
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level of 2026
3/19/2026 3:27 PM
While mortgage rates hit a high for the year so far, reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, analysts point to average rates still remaining below year-ago levels and offering some improvement to buyers purchasing power.  The average mortgage rate ticked up 11 basis points to 6.22% this week, up from 6.11% last week,...Read More
 
Compass Pressures MLSs Who ‘Double Down’ on Premarket Restrictions With Fiery Open Letter
3/19/2026 2:46 PM
As a cascade of “premarketing” partnerships and programs sweep through the industry, Compass International Holdings (CIH), Rocket and Redfin have sent out a letter asking MLSs to change their policies to support phased listing distribution and cease punishments on agents for “seller-directed marketing plans.” The letter, obtained by RISMedia, wa...Read More