Housing professionals should expect modest growth in mortgage and home-buying activity and tempered optimism for 2026, according to projections released Sunday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) annual conference in Las Vegas. The trade group is calling for loan origination volume to reach $2.2 trillion in 2026, up 10% over 2025’s anticipated $2 trillion. The…
One of the men at the center of sexual assault allegations that purportedly took place at eXp recruiting events is now alleging the company officially separated him not for the misconduct, but for unpaid dues. The company faces a high-stakes jury trial over the allegations next year. At an occasionally contentious hearing on Oct. 17,…
REsides has announced a partnership with technology firm Amplify Systems to launch a proprietary MLS platform that reimagines how agents and brokers interact and distribute their real estate data. This collaboration marks a major milestone in REsides’ mission to modernize the MLS experience, the company stated. By leveraging Amplify Systems’ advanced technology, the new REsides…
When asked about the secret to his success at REMAX Island Realty on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Robert “Moose” Rini is quick to note that his bottom line is being driven by his frontline. As he approaches 33 years in real estate, Rini recalls his journey from the frontline to where he stands today…
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Zillow customers who had a Matterport 3D home tour on a listing woke up today to find the virtual tour option removed, with Zillow claiming that the CoStar-owned company changed its terms of service to restrict usage of Matterport-created content on “any third-party platform.” CoStar also chose not to renew its API agreement with Zillow,…
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Supreme Court denies review in REX v. Zillow Today, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied review in the REX v. Zillow case. A Zillow spokesperson gave RISMedia the following statement. “We’re pleased this…
In sales, we know to reward the activity, not just the result, especially when someone refers new business your way. The same principle applies to leadership. Running a successful office is simply sales with a different customer: Your customers are real estate agents, not houses. Challenge your agents to bring an outside agent to something…
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As the fourth quarter of 2025 gets underway, experts highlight the cooling nature of the housing market, with home sales generating steady returns and mortgage rates sliding lower almost each week. For Q3, Realtor.com® reports that down payments remained relatively flat amidst elevated costs and moderate demand this past year. Their latest down payment report…
Above, the Ben Affleck/Jennifer Lopez estate for sale, and luxury agent Shauna Walters If there was one thing Ben Affleck and J.Lo knew for sure when they moved into their $60 million, 38,000-square-foot love nest back in 2022, it was that neither would ever have to wait to use the bathroom. How could they, considering…
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