Reffkin Takes the Stand as Zillow and Compass Debate ‘Contagion’ of Private Listings

NEW YORK CITY—Facing off in what seems more and more like a battle for the future of real estate, Zillow and Compass kicked off a four-day evidentiary trial in the Southern District of New York this morning in their high-stakes dispute over restrictions around private listings, with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin taking the stand to… …more

Thanks for Checking in, but Manhattan’s Doing Just Fine

The past few weeks, I’ve heard from more than a few friends and colleagues and even relatives outside of New York: “Are people really leaving? How bad is it? Are you moving?” It’s an understandable sentiment given the flood of national headlines suggesting that New Yorkers are once again packing up for Connecticut or Florida,… …more

Weichert, Realtors Promotes David Murawinski to Regional President of North Jersey, New York

Weichert, Realtors announced that David Murawinski has been named regional president of North Jersey/New York. In this role, Murawinski will be responsible for the management and growth of 11 Weichert offices located throughout Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties in New Jersey; New York City; and Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties in New York.?Murawinski was… …more

BeachesMLS Partners With Roomvo AI Platform to Bring Listings to Life

BeachesMLS, operated by Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, has announced a new partnership with Roomvo aimed to provide Realtors® and consumers with a new way to envision property potential in listings. “At BeachesMLS, our goal is to empower Realtors® with tools that elevate their business and the experience they deliver to consumers everyday,”… …more

West and South See Widespread Losses in Home Value, Signaling Market Normalization

Despite home prices remaining historically high, new research from Zillow shows that more and more homes are losing value in the U.S. in 2025, signaling some normalization coming to the housing market. Zillow’s new report—based on Zestimate® data—found that 53% of all U.S. homes have lost value since 2024. This is the highest share of… …more

Luxury Report: October Was a Market Defined by Balance and Maturity

According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s October’s 2025 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market is one of balance, maturity and steadily rising confidence.  A market holding steady—by design October’s performance underscored that the luxury sector is neither overheating nor cooling. Instead, it is functioning with a level of equilibrium that suggests… …more

Builder Sentiment Struggles Following Government Shutdown

The recent government shutdown—coupled with economic uncertainty due to tariffs and rising construction costs—has kept builder sentiment down this month, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) found that builder sentiment rose only one point to 38 in November, remaining in the negative… …more

JBGoodwin Secures Fifth Consecutive First-Place Top Workplace Awards in Austin and San Antonio

JBGoodwin REALTORS® has announced that both its Austin and San Antonio Divisions have earned first place in their respective 2025 Top Workplaces regional awards, marking the fifth consecutive year each market has achieved this top ranking. These latest distinctions also represent the 15th overall Top Workplaces recognition in Austin and the 14th overall recognition in… …more

Fed Governor Chris Waller Endorses Rate Cut at Next Fed Meeting

At the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting Dec. 9-10, the final one of 2025, the voting committee will decide whether to adjust interest rates—with one voting member, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, already making his voting intentions clear.  In a Monday, Nov. 17 appearance at the Society of Professional Economists held at Oxford… …more

PropStream to Host Free ‘Year-End Power Plays’ Webinar

PropSteam will be hosting a free webinar next month for real estate professionals, a three-day webinar series designed to help turn data and conversations into closings. The webinar, “Connect to Close: Year-End Power Plays,” will feature live demos, real-time outbound calls using the newly introduced BatchDialer, playbooks and insider insights from top experts, according to… …more

Taking 2026 By Storm: Seizing the Opportunities in Today’s Market

After another tough year for real estate, brokerage leaders are ready to turn the corner and hit the ground running in 2026 to take advantage of a gradually improving market. Brokers and agents can learn what’s on the minds of the nation’s top industry executives by tuning into RISMedia’s 6th Annual Real Estate’s Rocking in… …more

PropStream Launches New BatchDialer Quick Access

PropStream has announced a new enhancement, The BatchDialer Quick Access button, designed to help users move faster and work more efficiently, according to a release. This update is part of an ongoing effort to enhance cross-product compatibility, providing real estate professionals with a more seamless experience when using PropStream for lead generation and BatchDialer for… …more

Harnessing the Power of AI Technology

Above, Morgan Carey Last month, Real Estate Webmasters (REW) introduced AI-Generated Call Transcripts and Summaries, giving agents the ability to automatically capture conversations and key details on REW CRM. This tool was designed to help real estate professionals focus on meaningful client conversations, while keeping accurate records of lead interaction. Now, Real Estate Webmasters is… …more

NAR Pulls Back From MLS Policymaking With ‘Comprehensive’ Update

HOUSTON—The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) wrapped up its annual conference Monday with the Board of Directors (BOD) approving sweeping policy changes, many explicitly as part of an “antitrust risk assessment” effort. Most notably, the association, today, announced the approval of 18 comprehensive updates to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Handbook, constituting the most extensive… …more

NAR Chief Economist: ‘The Light Is Flashing at the End of the Tunnel’

Buoyed by the reopening of the government on Thursday, a bit of optimism was in the air at NAR NXT, where Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun predicted a 14% increase in existing-home sales in 2026, along with a 5% increase in new-home sales, a 4% increase in the median home price, and mortgage rates settling… …more

FirstTeam Announces Former LIV Sotheby’s VP to Serve as Broker of Record in Washington

FirstTeam®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), has announced that Aaron Shriner has been named a founding member and broker of Record in Washington state, and will also support clients in Idaho. Shriner previously served as a vice president and managing broker at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty and at… …more

Court Report: Zillow and Compass Injunction Hearing Begins This Week

The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow and Compass hearing begins Tuesday, Nov. 18  On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Compass and Zillow will meet in court for a scheduled four-day hearing held in New York City, the latest round in the ongoing… …more

NAR Promises Accountability and Transparency as Exec Committee Approves 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

HOUSTON—In a highly anticipated move, today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has adopted a new 2026-2028 strategic plan that promises to modernize the organization and transform the member experience. Approved unanimously by the NAR Executive Committee, the plan is set for implementation on Jan. 1, 2026. “NAR is rebuilding trust by executing the largest… …more

Global Spotlight: From Naval Base to Creative Hub—How Porto Montenegro’s New Residences Redefine Waterfront Living

Above, poolside retreat.  As a proud member of the Destinations program, Porto Montenegro introduces its latest residences, setting a new global standard for waterfront living at the crossroads of heritage, luxury and innovation. Porto Montenegro, long established as the Adriatic’s leading luxury waterfront destination, has unveiled the next chapter of its evolution with Vero and… …more

Industry Reaction to 50-Year Mortgage Proposal: Probably Not a ‘Game Changer’

As mortgage rates saw little shifts during this past week, President Donald Trump and members of his administration have floated an idea to galvanize new homebuyers: the 50-year mortgage. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared a photo comparing the proposal to how President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the federally backed 30-year mortgage during… …more