The June issue of RISMedia's Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how different members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's® 550 brokerage network are building their businesses and evolving their unique brands to...
Consumer sentiment appears to have evened out in May as economic issues like inflation and trade wars are so far less impactful than some feared, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at 52.2 in May, the same reading...
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) updated its code of ethics and standard practices for members with a ban on the use of hate speech: “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national...
At its latest meeting earlier in May, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing overall economic uncertainty due to factors such as tariffs. The most recent reports show consumer confidence in the economy improving. However, there are still some indications that prospective homebuyers remain largely cautious. According to...
Inflation was mild in April as President Trump's tariffs policy, which has generally been put on hold for the time being, did not impact numbers dramatically. Whether the oft-changing trade measures lead to noticeably higher prices by year's end remains to be seen. From the same month one year...
Above: Bankside Yards, South Bank, London facing east. As a global hub for finance, culture and wealth, London attracts a diverse multinational audience with a high demand for exceptional property. JLL, a participant in Destinations by LeadingRE—Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's strategic international project marketing program—represents some...
MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platform—at least in part to appease the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a...
Real estate represents one of the most accessible yet undervalued investment vehicles available today. As a finance professor at the University of Arkansas and a veteran REALTOR®, I've observed that many financial advisors overlook real estate as a crucial component of a diversified investment portfolio. In the Residential Real...
Above, Morgan Carey Doubling down on its mission to empower agents to achieve remarkable success, Real Estate Webmasters (REW)—a leading provider of real estate technology—is inviting all real estate professionals to take part in its bimonthly REW CRM live coaching sessions hosted online by CEO Morgan Carey every other...
When the $1.8 billion verdict came down against the National Association of REALTORS® last year, it shook the real estate industry. But the aftermath—a sweeping, fast-tracked settlement that reshaped business practices without meaningful input from the professionals most affected—left many REALTORS® confused, frustrated, and questioning what comes next. Now,...