Above, an aerial view of Memphis Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced it is expanding into Memphis with the latest affiliation of Patterson Homes Real Estate Co., a Black-owned firm with over 70 independent sales professionals across two offices. The firm is led by Travis Patterson, a Memphis-raised...
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For real estate professionals, the multiple listing service (MLS) is about as essential as any single tool or resource can be. All the data provides an obvious value to those in the industry, and the platform exists as a foundation for real estate transactions—but what about beyond that? Besides ...read more
When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But the relationship isn't that straightforward. The federal funds rate—the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans—has an indirect impact on mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve sets a target...
On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico and most from Canada (energy related goods are only 10%) and an additional 10% tax on imported goods from China. Tariffs could impact the housing market in a few...
Above, Rosie Papazian, left and Krista Miller As an art and design major, Krista Miller had her eye on a career in architecture. But when she and her husband bought their first home in a small community east of San Francisco, she took an immediate interest in real estate....
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. The program honors real estate agents who demonstrate dedication to volunteer service and who have lasting impacts on their communities. “The Good Neighbor Awards represent the best of who we are as ...read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has ordered a widespread shutdown of operations Monday at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following his appointment as acting director Monday after President Donald Trump fired the agency's previous leader Rohit Chopra over the weekend. The news was first reported by Bloomberg Law. According...
Why are real estate teams outpacing traditional agent models in growth and profitability? The answer lies in their ability to adapt quickly, pool resources and create efficiencies. Top teams have become the backbone of many successful brokerages, offering a breadth of specialized expertise and chemistry that clients value. Yet, ...read more
According to John Gillam, broker of record at EXIT Realty Home & Ranch in Colorado, not every real estate business leader understands the new dynamics of this era of real estate. “Most people don't bring in the right people to do the right diligence,” he said. “We are so...
Editor's note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia's weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. MLS PIN judge pushes forward with DOJ-stalled case Judge Patti B. Saris, presiding over the Nosalek v. MLS PIN lawsuit in Boston, said on January 27 that...