The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently heard an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the Business Ownership Information (BOI) Rule. SCOTUS ruled in favor of the government, listing an order that had mandated enforcement...
The real estate industry is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires forward-thinking for your business. RISMedia's 2025 Newsmakers in the Futurists category are pioneering new ideas, technologies and business models that are reshaping the way real estate professionals operate. Whether revolutionising proptech, reimagining client...
The Real Brokerage reported accelerated growth to close out 2024 during its Q4 earnings call Thursday, adding a net of 10,000 agents and experiencing sharp increases in nearly every key metric reported for the quarter. The company reported revenue of $350.6 million for Q4 2024, a 93% year-over-year increase,...
The Staging Collective has partnered with home sale funding firm HouseAmp to deliver a new seller financing program aimed at helping homeowners maximize their property's sale potential, the companies have announced. The new program will provide homeowners with access to the funds needed to make strategic improvements to their...
Lofty has announced the company's latest AI Innovation, Lofty AI Copilot. The new offering is designed to eliminate the guesswork of managing and converting leads, ensuring agents have time to spend on high-value tasks that will drive the most appointments and transactions. Lofty stated that its AI Copilot is...
United® Real Estate has announced that Portland, Oregon-based MORE® Realty has joined its national network. The firm, led by founders Denise and Paul Knighton, will retain ownership, name, leadership and staff while benefiting from the expansive resources available through United. The move brings United to Nevada and New Mexico...
Mortgage rates continue falling, this week seeing their lowest weekly drop since September, Freddie Mac reported, providing incentives for both purchase and refinance activity as the spring market approaches. According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.63% this week, down...
For many buyers, the mortgage rates of the last few years created an expectation that anything above 5% feels too high. However, as real estate professionals, we can reshape this narrative and help clients understand that the ultra-low rates during the pandemic were an exception—not the rule. As rates...
Above, from left, Heather Ozur, Rochelle Maize and Jamie Tian As devastating wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles area on January 7, fueled by fierce winds and dry conditions, the destruction was both staggering and deeply personal. While the fires are now fully contained, as they swept across the...
Above, Toni Burns For Toni Burns—a REALTOR® with EXIT Realty in Lubbock, Texas—real estate is more than a job. It's a lifelong calling. With over 22 years of experience, Burns has dedicated herself to helping first-time homebuyers, sellers and investors navigate one of life's most important decisions. Her career...