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| Op-Ed: Every Brokerage Is Now a Publisher, So It Needs to Think Like a Newsroom | ||
| 7/31/2026 1:08 PM | ||
| Before I entered the world of real estate PR, I spent many years as a news writer and producer at a top station in Philadelphia. I learned how to work under intense pressure while meeting deadlines. I learned the value of fact-checking because it’s better to be right than to be first. I covered everything… The post Read More | ||
| Consumer Sentiment Stays Positive, Though Down From a Year Ago | ||
| 7/31/2026 11:11 AM | ||
| The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released July 31, showed that Americans are optimistic about the economy. With June’s number at 49.5, the final July index of 55.2 represents a worthy uptick, showing that consumers are becoming more positive about their personal financials and the ongoing economic environment....Read More | ||
| Several Retired Judges File to Formally Protest Tuccori Settlement Procedure | ||
| 7/31/2026 10:46 AM | ||
| Four retired federal judges are formally protesting the procedure by which the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and other big brokerages, including Anywhere, settled the buyer commission cases, saying that the practice will encourage “forum-shopping” by class-action defendants. In a 22-page letter, known as an amicus curiae bri...Read More | ||
| Canva Joins LeadingRE’s Solutions Group Program | ||
| 7/30/2026 3:14 PM | ||
| Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced that Canva is the latest company to join its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 500 market-leading real estate firms. A release notes that Canva provides brokerages and agents with the tools to create polished, on-brand...Read More | ||
| Canopy MLS Names Steve Byrd as New Chief Executive Officer | ||
| 7/30/2026 2:50 PM | ||
| Canopy MLS has announced its longtime Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1. Byrd succeeds Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., who is retiring at the end of 2026 after leading both Canopy MLS and the Canopy Realtor® Association for over 25 years. According to aR...Read More | ||
| An Independent Brokerage Culture Set Up for Success | ||
| 7/30/2026 2:09 PM | ||
| Those who pursue their real estate license but lack support and ultimately don’t stay in the industry for long, is something Tiffany Williamson—who is deeply passionate about providing the tools, resources and opportunities agents need to build successful and sustainable careers in real estate—set out to change in building and leading one of Nor...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Rise for Fourth Straight Week, Hitting 12-Month High | ||
| 7/30/2026 1:24 PM | ||
| The continued summer slowdown in the housing market could see an uptick in transactions before fall, but economists are pointing to an array of economic and geopolitical headwinds that could possibly drive mortgage rates even higher as the spark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) rose another 8 basis points this week to 6.66%,&...Read More | ||
| Inflation Cools to 2-Month Low, but the Future Is Murky | ||
| 7/30/2026 12:50 PM | ||
| Inflation cooled in June according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), meeting economists’ expectations for the month. However, the trend may not continue as the Iranian conflict persists. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index slipped 0.1% month-over-month in June, a reversal of the 0.7% jump seen in ...Read More | ||
| Op-Ed: The Other Side of the Listing Debate | ||
| 7/30/2026 11:24 AM | ||
| The real estate industry is spending a huge amount of time arguing about who should see a listing and when. It’s an important debate. Sellers deserve transparency and every reasonable opportunity to maximize their home’s value. But we’ve spent very little time talking about the people who can’t buy a home at all. Wh...Read More | ||
| Second Century Ventures Announces Eight Companies for 2026 REACH Commercial Program | ||
| 7/29/2026 3:07 PM | ||
| Second Century Ventures has announced eight companies for the 2026 REACH Commercial Scale-Up program—the eight cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate, according to a release. The companies selected for the 2026 REACH Commercial program represent a diverse range of solutions, including: Store-level sales data...Read More | ||