Rayse and San Francisco Association of Realtors® Announce Partnership

The San Francisco Association of Realtors® (SFAR) has announced a partnership with Rayse, a real estate transparency platform built to make agent value visible. Beginning October 20, all SFAR REALTORS® will receive complimentary access to Rayse—a technology designed to bring clarity and accountability to every stage of the home-buying and -selling process. Through this partnership,… …more

Don’t Coast Into Q4—Accelerate Into 2026

This isn’t a finish line. It’s a launchpad your business needs to dominate next year. Your future success starts with decisions you make right now. Using this time to rethink, retool and refocus means going into 2026 with a clear edge. This is the season where smart decisions separate next year’s top producers from everyone… …more

Consumers Less Worried About Interest Rates in Connection to Homebuying

The latest monthly data from the University of Michigan’s flagship survey of consumer sentiment found less consumers mentioning interest rates as a barrier to big purchases like homes and cars, while the ongoing government shutdown so far is not having a huge impact on how people view the economy. At the same time, sentiment fell… …more

Mortgage Mix: loanDepot Sues West Capital Lending Over Trade Secrets and Contracts

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. – loanDepot has filed a lawsuit against West Capital Lending over trade secrets and contracts, as reported by National Mortgage Professional. loanDepot is alleging that West Capital orchestrated a large-scale employee raid and data… …more

Now Hear This! 7 House Sounds Buyer and Seller Clients Shouldn’t Ignore

Listen up. Literally! Sounds can indicate that there’s an issue with the health of a house, whether it’s the seller client who owns it or the buyer client taking a look-see. As a residential real estate sales professional, you will get to see (and hear) more homes than anyone, thus exposing your ears to the… …more

Fed Cut Still Likely Despite Inflation Uptick

Uncertainty is in the air as the government shutdown persists, with many on edge waiting for the Federal Reserve’s next meeting and a potential interest rate cut. Despite the delay of most government data releases that help the Fed determine rate cut decisions, the latest Consumer Price Index—an inflation gauge from the Bureau of Labor… …more

CRMLS Removes, Restores CoStar Media After Terms of Use Confusion

CoStar is providing a more forceful—and specific—pushback against accusations by Zillow that the company’s 3D home tour subsidiary, Matterport, blocked users from uploading tours on third-party websites, as earlier this week, one of the nation’s largest MLSs sought to remove CoStar-created media, before quickly reversing course. After Zillow on Monday removed Matterport tours from its… …more

CRMLS, CoStar Renew Agreement; Legal Action Dismissed

A lawsuit filed Oct. 21 in San Bernardino County, wherein REcore Solutions LLC—the vendor who provides licensing services for California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) and other MLSs—claimed breach of contract relating to failed payment against Homes.com and its parent company CoStar Group, has been dismissed with prejudice, meaning CRMLS cannot file a new lawsuit… …more

Hundreds of Weichert Associates Gather for Brand’s SPARK National Conference in Orlando

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. hosted hundreds of the brand’s brokers, owners and associates from offices across the United States and from international markets in Portugal and Aruba at its national conference, Weichert SPARK, Oct. 7-9 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios in Orlando. The event featured keynote presentations and opportunities for attendees… …more

North Carolina Brokerage ERA Live Moore Partners With Missouri Firm to Launch Edge Realty ERA Powered

ERA Live Moore in North Carolina has announced a partnership with Missouri-based Edge Realty, which will now do business as Edge Realty ERA Powered. The brand says the investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Edge Realty’s growth opportunities in southeast Missouri while preserving its identity and leadership.  Both ERA Live Moore and Edge… …more

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year

With mortgage rates continuing to decline–to their lowest point in over a year this week–refinance activity enters its sixth week at a high pace. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) slid another eight basis points this week to 6.19% from last… …more

5 Things That Could Lead to Buyer’s Remorse, and How to Avoid Them

While homebuying remains one of the most prominent and desired milestones for Americans, sometimes people will have regrets about their choice. Experts from Highland Cabinetry explain five reasons that could lead to buyer’s remorse, highlighting the most common mistakes that agents should alert clients about in order to hopefully gain referrals and future business from… …more

Global Spotlight: A Climate-Friendly, Investment-Ready Market Near Mexico City

This month, Lukzo Real Estate’s Founder and Director Alejandra Díaz Suárez sheds light on the international demand and interest from buyers seeking homes that balance modern design, functionality and wellness in Morelos, Mexico.  Alejandra Díaz Suárez Founder & Director Lukzo Real Estate Cuernavaca, Morelos, México https://www.lukzo.mx  Tell us about your company.   Lukzo is a real… …more

Existing-Home Sales Rise 1.5% in September as Mortgage Rates Ease Slowly

The latest report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on existing-home sales today revealed a 1.5% month-over-month increase in September, and a 4.1% year-over-year increase in sales–key factors that could signal growing buyer confidence and demand as mortgage rates ease.  “As anticipated, falling mortgage rates are lifting home sales,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence… …more

Legislative Round-Up: Road to Housing Advances in Senate; Algorithmic Price-Fixing Banned in 2 States

Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Road to Housing bill passes Senate On Friday, October 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the Road to Housing Act as part of a larger legislative package. The bipartisan bill is a comprehensive housing… …more

Supreme Court Lets Stand Landmark Floor Plan Ruling in Major Win for Real Estate Industry

A protracted legal battle over whether real estate professionals can create and share floor plans when marketing homes finally ended Monday after the Supreme Court declined to revisit an appellate court’s decision allowing the practice. The high court’s refusal to hear the case reconfirms the January ruling from the Eighth U.S. District Court of Appeals… …more

Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar Exits; New Acting CEO Named

With the future of Fannie Mae in flux due to President Trump’s stated desire to potentially privatize it, CEO Priscilla Almodovar stepped down as the head of the mortgage giant on Oct. 22, with Peter Akwaboah, Fannie Mae’s current COO, appointed to the additional role of acting CEO of Fannie Mae, according to William J.… …more

Salt Lake City Is 2025’s Most Rent-Affordable City in the World

Affordability continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, as the U.S. housing market steadies but remains more expensive compared to pre-pandemic conditions.  As the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has fallen from recent highs—clocking in around the low-6% range—potentially making homeownership more affordable, U.S. cities are also some of the most renter-friendly worldwide. A… …more

More Unrepresented Buyers, More Experienced Agents: Study Finds Consumer Shifts Post-Settlement

Prior to the summer of 2024, home sellers were typically responsible for paying the commission for both their own agent and the buyer’s agent, and both sides of the transaction usually involved a traditional full-service agent. Agent commissions also remained (somewhat) consistent, generally hovering around 5% – 6% of a home’s sales price. Following the… …more

Growth Through Acquisitions: Strategies to Scale Smarter, Faster

In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Growth Through Acquisitions: Strategies to Scale Smarter, Faster”—Founder and CEO John Featherston led an engaging discussion with panelists Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Lamacchia Companies, including Lamacchia Property Management, Lamacchia Property Development and Crush It in Real Estate, and Parker Pemberton, CEO of PembertonRE, on how mergers… …more