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  • Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina
    by Beth McGuire on December 9, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Corcoran®  has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the brand’s first European affiliate, located on… The post Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours)
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not because of market conditions, but because… The post Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours) appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success.  While there are numerous personality assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that… The post Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
    by Clarissa Garza on December 9, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

  • DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage… The post DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on… The post Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living
    by Devin Meenan on December 6, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We’re a 44-year-old company that’s as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common goal is to make customers happy… The post Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Theresa Haddad Maynard has been named branch director of its Chelmsford and Billerica, Massachusetts offices. Maynard previously was a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Easton, Massachusetts. Before that, she was a REALTOR® and investor with Cameron Real Estate Group in Wakefield, Massachusetts, while also being… The post Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices appeared first on RISMedia.

News – RISMedia Integrity in Real Estate

  • Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina
    by Beth McGuire on December 9, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Corcoran®  has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the brand’s first European affiliate, located on… The post Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours)
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not because of market conditions, but because… The post Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours) appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success.  While there are numerous personality assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that… The post Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
    by Clarissa Garza on December 9, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

  • DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage… The post DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on… The post Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living
    by Devin Meenan on December 6, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We’re a 44-year-old company that’s as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common goal is to make customers happy… The post Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Theresa Haddad Maynard has been named branch director of its Chelmsford and Billerica, Massachusetts offices. Maynard previously was a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Easton, Massachusetts. Before that, she was a REALTOR® and investor with Cameron Real Estate Group in Wakefield, Massachusetts, while also being… The post Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices appeared first on RISMedia.

News – RISMedia Integrity in Real Estate

  • Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina
    by Beth McGuire on December 9, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Corcoran®  has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the brand’s first European affiliate, located on… The post Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours)
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not because of market conditions, but because… The post Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours) appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success.  While there are numerous personality assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that… The post Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
    by Clarissa Garza on December 9, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

  • DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage… The post DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on… The post Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living
    by Devin Meenan on December 6, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We’re a 44-year-old company that’s as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common goal is to make customers happy… The post Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Theresa Haddad Maynard has been named branch director of its Chelmsford and Billerica, Massachusetts offices. Maynard previously was a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Easton, Massachusetts. Before that, she was a REALTOR® and investor with Cameron Real Estate Group in Wakefield, Massachusetts, while also being… The post Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices appeared first on RISMedia.

News – RISMedia Integrity in Real Estate

  • Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina
    by Beth McGuire on December 9, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Corcoran®  has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the brand’s first European affiliate, located on… The post Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours)
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not because of market conditions, but because… The post Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours) appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success.  While there are numerous personality assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that… The post Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
    by Clarissa Garza on December 9, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

  • DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage… The post DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on… The post Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living
    by Devin Meenan on December 6, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We’re a 44-year-old company that’s as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common goal is to make customers happy… The post Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Theresa Haddad Maynard has been named branch director of its Chelmsford and Billerica, Massachusetts offices. Maynard previously was a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Easton, Massachusetts. Before that, she was a REALTOR® and investor with Cameron Real Estate Group in Wakefield, Massachusetts, while also being… The post Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices appeared first on RISMedia.

News – RISMedia Integrity in Real Estate

  • Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina
    by Beth McGuire on December 9, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Corcoran®  has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the brand’s first European affiliate, located on… The post Corcoran Magri Properties to Open New Office in Cortina appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours)
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not because of market conditions, but because… The post Why Most Real Estate Teams are Built to Fail in 2025 (and How to Fix Yours) appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 8:51 pm

    Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success.  While there are numerous personality assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that… The post Mastering Personalities: Strategies for Building Client Relationships appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17
    by Clarissa Garza on December 9, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have… The post Transparency and Consumer Education: Industry Execs Navigate Changes After August 17 appeared first on RISMedia.

  • DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage… The post DOJ Ends Criminal Investigation Into Algorithmic Price-Fixing in Rental Markets appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD
    by Devin Meenan on December 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on… The post Court Report: NAR Settlement Appealed; Rocket Sues HUD appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership
    by Claudia Larsen on December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.… The post Financial Firms Looking to Break Down Barriers to First-Time Homeownership appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand’s Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from… The post Michael Saunders & Company Joins Forbes Global Properties appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living
    by Devin Meenan on December 6, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We’re a 44-year-old company that’s as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common goal is to make customers happy… The post Global Spotlight: South Africa Beckons With Spectacular Scenery and Low Cost of Living appeared first on RISMedia.

  • Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices
    by Alec Greenberg on December 6, 2024 at 6:25 pm

    ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Theresa Haddad Maynard has been named branch director of its Chelmsford and Billerica, Massachusetts offices. Maynard previously was a branch manager for Coldwell Banker Realty’s office in Easton, Massachusetts. Before that, she was a REALTOR® and investor with Cameron Real Estate Group in Wakefield, Massachusetts, while also being… The post Theresa Maynard Named Director of Two Massachusetts ERA Key Offices appeared first on RISMedia.