I find it fascinating that an industry that has historically resisted government involvement in the relationship between a broker and their client is now increasingly looking to the government for solutions. Across the country, states are introducing legislation around private listings, listing transparency and consumer access to housing inventory. Some support it. Some oppose it.…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Chicago law firm gears up for Compass/MRED lawsuit A prolific class-action law firm, Hagens Berman, appears to be building a case against Compass and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as they seek plaintiffs…

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The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while business owners, investors and executives…

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Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on how agents earn recommendations and referrals from AI. Read part one here.  When a prospective buyer asks someone they trust who is the best real estate agent to help them transact, you want your name to be the first one mentioned. What happens when…

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REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) built the RLS (Residential Listing Service) opt-out for a reason. Some sellers have a legitimate need for privacy: a high-profile divorce, an estate sale, a public figure who cannot have their address splashed across a consumer portal. The “participants only” status lets those sellers still benefit from cooperation…

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After their long-awaited meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously voted to raise federal funds rates by a quarter of a percentage point, moving the target range for interest rates 25 basis points, from 3.5%-3.75%, to 3.75%-4%. During a press conference following the meeting, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh cited the data from this past…

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The Power of Partnership

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Above, Harma Hartouni Reimagining what’s possible in real estate, Los Angeles-based Equity Union was created to be a completely unique real estate company—one that treats agents like clients and is genuinely committed to their growth, success and satisfaction. Meeting agents and brokers where they are today while providing a pathway to a more successful tomorrow,…

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Be the Solution, Not the Roadblock

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Betsy Carlton Cameron President Ebby Halliday Companies, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Dallas, Texas https://www.joinehc.com Region served: North and East Texas Years in real estate: 27 Number of offices: 28 Number of agents: 1,700 Favorite part of your job: Supporting our agents and clients What are some of the ways…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Realtor® association, board sued over MLS merger A handful of Louisiana brokers are suing their local Realtor® association and its board over a recently approved consolidation with ROAM MLS, seeking to remove the…

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