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Compass Accused of Providing ‘False’ Info to Agents as Executives Testify on Zillow Rules Impact
11/21/2025 1:18 PM
With Compass and Zillow locked into a high-stakes fight over listing restrictions and market power, company executives testified in federal court for the third day yesterday as Compass leadership addressed the specifics of its private listing-focused strategy, from alleged harm to its business from the Zillow rules, to how it communicated with a...Read More
 
Mortgage Mix: Trump Admin Walks Back Fannie/Freddie Privatization
11/21/2025 1:14 PM
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. As of Nov. 20, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sat at 6.26%, slightly up from the previous week’s reading of 6.24%. Tracking with higher rates, mortgage applications—tracked by the...Read More
 
Consumer Sentiment: Americans Remain ‘Frustrated’ Even With Shutdown Over
11/21/2025 12:35 PM
While the uncertainty of the government shutdown is now more than a week behind us, consumer outlook on the economy has shown little improvement, per the latest index of Consumer Sentiment from the University of Michigan. In the latest index, consumer sentiment was reported at a near record low of 51; for reference, 100 is… The post...Read More
 
Michael Saunders & Company Brings on New Luxury Specialist in St. Petersburg
11/21/2025 12:05 PM
Michael Saunders & Company, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) announces that Carol Fasick, a luxury real estate specialist, has joined its expanding South Florida team as the team lead and brokerage associate of The Dynasty Group.  “Carol comes to us at a time when St. Petersburg’s luxury market continue...Read More
 
Corcoran Atlantic Announces New Office to Open in Lisbon, Portugal and Appoints CEO
11/21/2025 10:25 AM
The Corcoran Group announced a major milestone in its international expansion with the opening of Corcoran Atlantic’s first physical office in Lisbon, Portugal, marking a significant step in the brand’s European presence.  “With Corcoran Atlantic’s visionary leadership and industry expertise, paired with Corcoran’s branded legacy of excelle...Read More
 
HomeServices of America Hosts Third-Annual ‘Stronger Together’ Conference
11/21/2025 10:12 AM
Above, Chris Kelly at the Stronger Together conference. HomeServices of America recently held its Stronger Together conference at the iconic Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. The annual event, now in its third year, is aimed at leading in support and development for top-performing agents across its independently branded, owned brokerage companies....Read More
 
Gearing Up to End the Year on a High Note
11/20/2025 3:08 PM
As we approach the end of the year, there’s a powerful temptation to stop running so fast to reach it. While it can feel like your peaks and valleys for the year are locked in by the middle of the fourth quarter, doubling down in order to keep the momentum going is the best thing… The post Read More
 
Building the Modern Brokerage: Leading Your Firm Into the Next Generation
11/20/2025 3:03 PM
In the latest RISMedia webinar, “The Brokerage of the Future: Hybrid Models, Partnerships and What’s Next in Real Estate,” panelists focused on the future of real estate brokerage, emphasizing hybrid models, partnerships and the constant changes in the industry. Top agents and brokerages are adapting to daily and monthly changes in mortgage rate...Read More
 
Preparing to Work (or Not) on Thanksgiving
11/20/2025 2:46 PM
Thanksgiving week is here, and while many call this holiday “turkey day,” it’s better understood as a day for reflection and making sure you’re practicing gratitude. Striving and hustling are essential for an agent, but if you don’t also feel thankful for what you have, you’ll never feel satisfied. While it may go against every… The...Read More
 
Zillow Announces Craig Tann as Winner of National Community Impact Champion Award
11/20/2025 2:29 PM
Zillow announced that Craig Tann, founder and broker of huntington & ellis, A Real Estate Agency, was named the Community Impact Champion, a national recognition honoring real estate leaders whose compassion and service extend far beyond the closing table during the Zillow Flex Unlock 2025 Conference.  The Community Impact Champion Awar...Read More