Reliance has announced its sweeping rebrand to RELIANCEai™, marking a bold transformation in the company’s identity and platform direction, and reflecting the industry’s shift toward intelligent, immersive and deeply integrated technology experiences. Founded in 2001, Reliance Network stated that it grew from a small real estate tech team into the enterprise infrastructure behind tens of…
Above: Panelists—Wolfram Gast, Abhii Dabbas and Berry Everitt—discuss “The Digital Edge: How AI and Data Are Transforming Real Estate” at LeadingRE’s Global Symposium, moderated by COO Kate Reisinger. At Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s (LeadingRE) Global Symposium in Prague, members from 31 countries explored how global trends are reshaping local markets. Among the…
More than just a listing tool for brokers and agents, an MLS is a comprehensive platform that provides essential tools, technology and support through its products and services. REsides distinguishes itself as one such MLS by delivering customized support and innovative technology—something Karen Ryan, broker associate and lowcountry area manager for South Carolina-based Howard Hanna…
As 2025 comes to a close, affordability has stabilized somewhat for many homebuyers, according to the latest National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index. NAR’s data saw the qualifying income needed to buy a home decrease slightly to $100,272 in October (based on a 25% qualifying ratio for monthly housing expense to gross monthly…
As the year closes out, we’re looking back at some of the trends that have defined success for real estate professionals across the board in 2025—chief among them the growing embrace of AI. In an ever-evolving market that sees consistent innovation in hardware, software and strategy, staying ahead begins with paying attention to those shifts…
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has continued its international engagement in 2025, supporting multiple markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. The organization provides consulting, strategy development and educational resources to help real estate professionals and organizations adopt MLS frameworks and modernize practices. In the past year,…
Homeownership remains a priority for many Americans despite housing market fluctuations this year. A recent consumer survey conducted by REMAX highlights how market conditions and lifestyle preferences are shaping homebuyers’ plans. While affordability remains a key concern, buyers are also prioritizing neighborhood safety, social connection and access to lifestyle-enhancing amenities. These preferences underscore that buyers…
BBB National Programs’ Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP) has worked with Zillow Group to bring several of its digital platforms—Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and StreetEasy—into alignment with the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles for interest-based advertising (IBA), according to a release issued Dec. 10. DAAP’s routine monitoring identifies third-party data collection for IBA on Zillow.com…
The Real Brokerage, the fast-growing tech-focused brokerage that has made waves in recent years, announced on Jan. 10 that Southern California real estate leader Freeman Wang and his 50-agent team have joined Real through Harvest Realty, which operates under Real’s Private Label program. Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in…
Michael Saunders & Company, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has opened a new office in downtown St. Petersburg, as part of its continued expansion across Florida’s Gulf Coast. The firm has added a group of experienced real estate professionals to support its operations in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay market. New…
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