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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A little over a week after Zillow sought to clarify its discussions with Chicago-based Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) over restrictions on private listings, the MLS appears to be digging in, as this week MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen sent an emotional open letter to members defending its private listing network against a “one-size-fits-all model.” With…
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