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Founded in 1980 by John E. Featherston, who serves as CEO and Publisher, RISMedia has established itself as the leading source of news and information for the residential real estate sector. It caters to the industry's most successful professionals and anyone seeking to enhance their competitive advantage.

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Inventory Leaps as Existing-Home Sales See Slight Monthly Increase

5 days ago | rismedia.com | Claudia Larsen

Existing housing inventory, which has been highly deficient in the past few years, saw a significant leap in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) latest data, pointing toward more sales increases in the future. NAR’s Existing-Home Sales report for May saw 1.54 million existing homes on the market, up 6.2% from April and 20.3% from May 2024 when they numbered 1.28 million.
Mortgage Mix: CFPB’s Attempted Rollback on Redlining Settlement Denied by Judge

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Claudia Larsen

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – The CFPB’s motion to vacate a settlement in a redlining case against Townstone Financial was denied by a Chicago federal judge, as reported by Reuters.
Empowering Female Business Owners on Their Path to Aligned Ambition

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Joey Macari

Above, Kelly ParkerKelly Parker has never been one to follow the script—and that’s exactly what’s made her one of the most compelling voices in real estate and coaching today. As the founder and principal broker of Home Collective™ at Compass and the coach behind Aligned Ambition, Parker has redefined what it means to grow a business from the inside out.
Maximizing the Power of Your MLS

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Devin Meenan

The real estate industry is rapidly evolving. With increasingly complicated transactions and the growing need for brokers and agents to showcase their value, staying ahead of the competition and informed of industry change makes a winning difference. Staying in the know In light of the National Association of REALTORS®’ “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers” policy addition, it is essential for brokers and agents to maintain a pulse on the industry and stay informed.
HomeServices of America Names Jimmy Burgess Chief Coaching Officer

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Claudia Larsen

HomeServices of America has announced that nationally-acclaimed industry leader Jimmy Burgess will be assuming the newly created national role of Chief Coaching Officer. Burgess will now lead the design and implementation of agent and leadership coaching across the HomeServices enterprise. He will also serve as President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
National Housing Conference Outlines Goals of GSE Privatization

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Devin Meenan

Since assuming office in January 2025, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have maintained their goal of releasing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, or the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), from government conservatorship. It is currently unclear what the path to this is, or if it will be completed.
Weichert’s 25th Charity Outing Tees Off This August

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Claudia Larsen

Weichert, Realtors has announced the company will host its 25th Annual Charity Outing on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The event, which will raise funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and breast cancer research, will be coordinated by Chairperson Joe McDonald, president of Residential Sales and Real Estate Services for Weichert, Realtors.
Nykia Wright Wins Positive Approval Rating From Brokers, With Many Still on the Fence

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Jesse Williams

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has long been the face of organized real estate, even for non-members and critics—who have grown in number in recent years, as the organization suffered a generational court loss among numerous other missteps.
Property Search Filters New Agents Should Master

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Devin Meenan

Real estate industry reports have been saying that housing inventory is climbing up from its well-documented shortage. With more options, more buyers may be entering the market. And with those greater options, they’ll need help sorting through them to find the right home. That’s where agents come in. The first step many take in a home search is through online listing portals. As you search them, whether public portals such as Zillow or your local MLS, search filters are vital.
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in June Meeting

1 week ago | rismedia.com | Devin Meenan

At the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 18, the Federal Reserve board of governors once more chose to leave interest rates unchanged from the current 4.25 – 4.5 rate. Interest rates were last cut in December 2024. At a press conference following the meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the economy is on solid footing, between low inflation (though still not quite the Fed’s goal of 2%) and a strong labor market.