Zillow has reported more than 1.78 million on-time rent payments to credit bureaus at no cost to participating renters since the launch of rent reporting in 2024. More than 78,000 renters had on-time rent payments reported in July, the highest monthly total since launching. According to a release, more than one-third of renters planning a…
In just one week, nominations will officially open for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers. Now in its 10th year, RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers spotlights the dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking professionals shaping the residential real estate industry. From innovative agents and high-producing teams to visionary executives and community champions, RISMedia’s Newsmakers honors individuals for their…
Rocket Companies, which bought Redfin last year, announced Aug. 31 that Alessio Sanfilippo has been named CEO of Redfin, effective immediately. Sanfilippo joins Redfin from Meta, where he served as vice president of Insights for Reality Labs. The appointment comes after Redfin’s bombastic Founder and CEO Glenn Kelman departed the company back in January, and…
Above, Frank Malpica ERA Real Estate has announced the appointment of Frank Malpica as president of ERA Real Estate. An established leader in the ERA® network, and a 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, Malpica has spent more than 15 years across virtually every facet of the business, including marketing, product development, brokerage operations, affiliated services,…
Newly released data suggests more home shoppers are looking outside their local markets–in some cases far afield–to find more affordable properties or for greater job opportunities. According to Realtor.com’s latest Cross Market Demand Report, three in five home views on Realtor.com from the 100 largest U.S. metros went to listings outside those markets in the…
Just days after completing its $880 million acquisition of REMAX, the newly coined Real REMAX Group has decided it will no longer sell new Motto Mortgage franchises, instead choosing to prioritize investment in a unified mortgage platform. Additionally, also following the deal closing, Vic Lombardo, who was named president of REMAX’s mortgage services last year,…
Above, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Real estate professionals anxiously awaiting lower mortgage rates may not see a decrease anytime soon, as it remains uncertain what action the Federal Reserve will take at its September meeting. In his debut speech at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Friday in Wyoming, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh…
Above, from left, Leo Pareja, James Dwiggins and John Featherston Compass and Anywhere, Real and REMAX, eXp Realty and NextHome: In a real estate landscape defined by rapid change, these landmark consolidations have become some of the industry’s most talked-about trends. In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together…
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 51.7 in August 2026, falling from 55.2 in July due to persistent inflation worries and a worsening economic outlook. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid…
You’ve spent your career at the intersection of real estate and technology. Tell us about your role at Zillow and what you’re most focused on right now. My role at Zillow is about making sure the industry serves consumers. I help lead our industry relations and partner education efforts, and a big part of that…
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