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Reimagining the Future of Real Estate Listing Infrastructure
7/10/2026 1:11 PM
As the residential real estate landscape continues to navigate rapid structural shifts, the conversation surrounding listing data control, portfolio visibility and operational efficiency has moved to the absolute forefront. Modern brokerages with multi-region and national footprints are increasingly seeking a comprehensive view of their own inve...Read More
 
REMAX Suburban and REMAX All Pro Combine Operations in Northern Illinois
7/10/2026 1:02 PM
REMAX Suburban and REMAX All Pro have announced that they are combining operations to create one of the largest REMAX brokerages in the Northern Illinois region. Led by Tom Hatzis, the alignment brings the two organizations together with a shared culture and focus on strengthening support for agents and the clients they serve.  “The twoR...Read More
 
Econ Review: A Look at June’s Key Market Data
7/10/2026 1:01 PM
Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. As we move into summer and prepare to see the compounded data of the first half of 2026, the picture the housing market and economy paint is that of continued complications. While some indicators remain better… The post...Read More
 
Mortgage Mix: Two Harbors and CrossCountry Deal Finalized; MBA Finds Housing Supply Could Outpace Demand in Near Future
7/10/2026 11:28 AM
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. – Mortgage rates saw a slight shift upward this week, attributed to geopolitical instability resulting from the renewed U.S.-Iran War that could send rates up higher if the conflict ...Read More
 
Industry Briefing: HouseCanary CEO Chris Rediger Talks Google Partnership
7/10/2026 11:22 AM
As Google pushes deeper into real estate, HouseCanary has made itself the pipeline funneling MLS listings to the top of the world’s largest search engine. During the latest RISMedia Industry Briefing, RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston sat down with HouseCanary CEO Chris Rediger to break down the company’s partnership with Google and what...Read More
 
Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Bid to Shortcut Zillow-Redfin Antitrust Trial
7/9/2026 6:22 PM
A federal judge has denied a joint bid by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of states to win early rulings on core questions in their antitrust case against Zillow and Redfin—leaving disputes over how the market is defined and whether the companies’ $100 million deal is illegal to be resolved at trial.… The post Read More
 
CENTURY 21 Expands Las Vegas Presence With New Affiliation
7/9/2026 2:15 PM
CENTURY 21 announced its expansion in the Las Vegas Valley with the addition of CENTURY 21 Elevate, a 20-year-old brokerage in the heart of Las Vegas.  The brokerage is led by Cynthia Glickman, who has represented nearly 1,000 home sales for more than 25 years, according to the firm. She has also been featured in… The post Read More
 
Lofty Launches CIPA Defense Program at No Cost
7/9/2026 2:13 PM
Lofty announced the launch of the Lofty CIPA Defense Program, a legal protection initiative that aims to provide customers with a full legal defense against California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) demand letters. The program offers demand letter review, formal legal response, legal support throughout a qualifying claim and ongoing case updates...Read More
 
What Donny Samson Is Taking Back to His Team From Zillow’s Industry Forum
7/9/2026 2:03 PM
With so much going on across the industry as it relates to AI, private listings and MLSs, Donny Samson points to gathering with other industry leaders as one of the key benefits associated with attending Zillow’s Industry Forum—an invite-only event where brokers, MLS executives and franchisor leaders recently came together to discuss where the i...Read More
 
The Deal Isn’t Over: Creating Post-Closing Opportunities
7/9/2026 1:57 PM
It’s one of the most agonizing statistics in the real estate industry. The specific numbers may change, but year after year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reveals a massive disconnect between intent and outcome: 88% of homebuyers state they would happily reuse or refer their real estate agent, yet only 41% do. What did… Read More