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| Virginia’s Largest Black-Owned Real Estate Brokerage Earns National Top 10 Recognition | ||
| 8/10/2026 3:04 PM | ||
| United Real Estate Richmond has announced the firm has been named the No. 3 most productive Black-owned residential brokerage in the U.S. by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). The association’s Top 10 Brokerages recognition honors exceptional, independently owned and franchise brokerages that are majority Black-owned and de...Read More | ||
| Brian Buffini: Boomers Up, Millennials Down in Today’s Challenged Market | ||
| 8/10/2026 2:32 PM | ||
| Anyone who has seen Brian Buffini in action knows he might very well have been a stand-up comedian, what with his vibrant personality and ability to engage an audience, instead of choosing to make his career as a real estate coach. His most recent Bold Predictions Mid-Year Update, in front of both a live audience… The post Read More | ||
| Wildfires Threaten to Further Strain Spokane Area’s Housing Market: ‘It’s Going to Have a Huge Impact’ | ||
| 8/10/2026 2:22 PM | ||
| (TNS)—Sitting at home in Medical Lake (Washington) watching news coverage of the Old Trails fire sweeping through northwest Spokane, Cindy Altheide’s heart ached for the people forced to flee their homes, not knowing what they would return to — or what the years ahead may hold. Three years earlier, Altheide and her husband John lost…...Read More | ||
| The Latest Transitions, Mergers and Executive Hirings in Real Estate | ||
| 8/10/2026 12:53 PM | ||
| Editor’s Note: Industry moves is RISMedia’s look at new brokerages and key executive changes within the real estate industry. Crye-Leike names Miller to post for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has named Katie Miller vice president and relocation director for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. In h...Read More | ||
| Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: Resolving Probate Problems | ||
| 8/10/2026 12:36 PM | ||
| Helping people buy and sell homes is usually a joyous endeavor, guiding them through the often difficult and winding process that leads to shaking hands and house keys being handed over. But there are some situations where getting to the closing is much more difficult and emotional. Death can do that, which is why probate… The post ...Read More | ||
| Court Report: NAR Seeks to Examine Fraud Allegations Against ARA Co-Founder | ||
| 8/10/2026 12:21 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. NAR and Mauricio Umansky spar over decade-old fraud allegation In a long-running lawsuit filed by listing startup PLS.com against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), allegations...Read More | ||
| Econ Review: A Look at July’s Key Market Data | ||
| 8/7/2026 2:32 PM | ||
| Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. As the first half of 2026 has come to a close, the larger expectations for the housing market may not necessarily have been met, but optimism remains. 2026 was originally expected to be a year of… The post Read More | ||
| CEO Panel: Taking the Risk Out of AI | ||
| 8/7/2026 2:13 PM | ||
| Above, from left, Rajeev Sajja, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Charles Oppler, Amy Gromowski and Matthew Rathbun AI usage has increased exponentially over the past year, as brokers and agents implement the technology to increase efficiency, enhance relationships and modernize marketing. But with AI’s advantages come a variety of risks as we plunge into new...Read More | ||
| Why the Best Real Estate Marketing Strategies Still Include Direct Mail in 2026 | ||
| 8/7/2026 1:01 PM | ||
| In 2026, real estate marketing is more competitive than ever. Homeowners are bombarded with emails, social media ads, text messages and online promotions every day. While digital marketing remains essential, many agents are rediscovering the value of a strategy that has delivered results for decades: Direct mail. The difference is that tod...Read More | ||
| Weakening Job Market Raises Rate Uncertainty as Housing Market Chugs | ||
| 8/7/2026 11:50 AM | ||
| A resilient labor market may finally be bowing under the pressure of back-and-forth tariffs, the now five-month-long war against Iran and inflationary pressure on wages, with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a decrease of 23,000 payrolls in July with downward revisions of previous months. Most sectors lost jobs, with health...Read More | ||