Agents have long been told they cannot call FSBOs whose numbers appear on the National Do-Not-Call Registry (DNC). The assumption is that any call is a violation, which is misleading. After reviewing FTC and FCC clarifications, here’s the truth: calling FSBOs on the DNC list is permissible—when done correctly. The DNC rules, under the Telemarketing…
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow calls out CoStar media, litigation strategies in lawsuit response In its first substantive arguments in a high-profile lawsuit with CoStar, Zillow again accused its rival of essentially using legal action to advance…
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it is suspending the implementation of new energy code compliance for multifamily developers by six months. The compliance will now go into effect on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This new code will set the minimum energy standards for new construction as those defined by…
According to Coldwell Banker’s 2025 American Dream Report, 71% of aspiring homeowners are delaying at least one major life decision—getting married, having children and career changes—until they can afford to buy a home of their own. The numbers reveal that 18% are delaying marriage, 18% having children and 17% changing jobs or careers. More than…
Zillow is facing a second proposed class-action lawsuit in as many months, as lawyers seeking to represent Zillow mortgage customers allege that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA and other state and federal laws. Filed late last week in federal district court in Washington, the lawsuit adds another angle to…
Independent work plays a significant role in the global economy, especially in the real estate industry in the United States. Protecting the ability of real estate professionals to be classified as independent contractors remains a priority for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), given that 89% of real estate agents are currently classified as independent…
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has announced the installation of Tommie Wehrle—a Learning Consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate—as the 2026 president. In addition, Richard Woods will serve in 2026 as first vice president and will be the 2027 president. Austin Rowe was elected as the 2026 second vice president (president in 2028)…
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced the appointment of David Conroy as its first-ever chief data officer and senior vice president of Strategy and Innovation in its ongoing digital transformation, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance member value, according to a release. In this role, Conroy will guide enterprise-wide data strategy, unify…
Few life events are as personal or as complex as divorce. For many couples, separating assets, especially real estate, is one of the hardest steps in starting fresh. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 10–15% of home sales arise from divorces or family transitions, underscoring how often agents are called to help…
eXp remains focused on the growth of its agent quality and international expansion as it positions itself for continued success, according to the company’s latest earnings report. The company saw a Q3 net income of $3.5 million and a revenue of $1.3 billion—the same amount seen in Q2 and up from $1.2 billion last year.…
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