by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 7:17 pm

No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations… The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS… The post Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:50 pm

In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower… The post Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real… The post Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:45 pm

Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that… The post Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,… The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:25 pm

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early… The post Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 22, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance… The post NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on RISMedia.

by Michael Catarevas on September 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced… The post NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 22, 2026 at 5:39 pm

While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting… The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 7:17 pm

No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations… The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS… The post Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:50 pm

In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower… The post Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real… The post Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:45 pm

Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that… The post Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,… The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:25 pm

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early… The post Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 22, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance… The post NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on RISMedia.

by Michael Catarevas on September 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced… The post NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 22, 2026 at 5:39 pm

While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting… The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 7:17 pm

No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations… The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS… The post Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:50 pm

In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower… The post Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real… The post Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:45 pm

Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that… The post Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,… The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:25 pm

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early… The post Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 22, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance… The post NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on RISMedia.

by Michael Catarevas on September 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced… The post NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 22, 2026 at 5:39 pm

While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting… The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 7:17 pm

No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations… The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS… The post Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:50 pm

In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower… The post Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real… The post Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:45 pm

Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that… The post Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,… The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:25 pm

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early… The post Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 22, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance… The post NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on RISMedia.

by Michael Catarevas on September 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced… The post NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 22, 2026 at 5:39 pm

While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting… The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 7:17 pm

No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations… The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS… The post Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:50 pm

In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower… The post Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:46 pm

Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real… The post Zillow Asks Court to Permanently ‘Close Doors’ on Mortgage Steering Lawsuit appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:45 pm

Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that… The post Long & Foster Real Estate Expands Representation in North Carolina appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 23, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,… The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 23, 2026 at 6:25 pm

MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early… The post Three MLSs Announce Multi-State Access Data Exchange Initiative appeared first on RISMedia.

by Desirae Sin on September 22, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance… The post NAR Honors Nelson Zide for $10,000 Donation to Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on RISMedia.

by Michael Catarevas on September 22, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced… The post NextHome Recruits Two Keller Williams Franchises and Nearly 400 Agents appeared first on RISMedia.

by Claudia Larsen on September 22, 2026 at 5:39 pm

While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting… The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.