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Residential Real Estate Council Welcomes 51 New CRS Designees in the Philippines
The Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) has announced the addition of 51 new Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designees following a graduation ceremony held in Manila, Philippines the week of February 2025. This milestone marks a positive kick-off to 2025 as RRC actively addresses international growth through its newly formed global task force. The task force…
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Mortgage, Refinance Applications Soar Following Notable Rate Drop
Following a run of home purchase application declines in recent weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is reporting a surge in these as well as refinance applications following a plunge in the average mortgage rate that resulted from a host of recent market uncertainties. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week…
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Family Offices Love Real Estate, US Leads Wealth Growth – Knight Frank Study - WealthBriefingAsia
Family Offices Love Real Estate, US Leads Wealth Growth - Knight Frank Study - WealthBriefingAsia
Average Black Home Value Lags Behind That of Other Homeowners: Urban Institute
Black housing wealth has seen an increase from 2015 to 2022 in spite of home values that are lower on average, according to a new report from the Urban Institute. The report found that the Black homeownership rate saw a rise from 41.2% to 44.3% from 2015 to 2022, alongside an increase in equity from…
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Former Century 21 agent under fire for ‘I hope Trump deports you’ note
2025 Newsmakers: The Trailblazers Driving Real Estate Forward
Innovation and progress doesn’t happen without bold professionals willing to change the status quo. RISMedia’s 2025 Newsmakers in the Trailblazers category are the pioneers pushing real estate forward. Whether introducing new technologies, refining business models or fostering stronger industry relationships, these changemakers are redefining what’s possible. Their fearless approach to transformation is creating new opportunities…
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Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie’s Real Estate
Hive MLS completes $500K data partnership with SourceRE
Conflict can be a good thing. Here’s how to keep it from becoming toxic
Brokers Turn Back to Basics as Spring Market Uncertainty Sets in
Ahead of a spring market that appears to be skewing from trends seen over the last couple years, brokers are bracing for significant obstacles that stand to challenge buyers, with few easy solutions. RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI) found that, unsurprisingly, most brokers continue to view affordability and inventory as the largest obstacles for…
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