According to the Institute’s January 2026 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market in December delivered a decisive and confidence-building close to the year for North America’s luxury real estate market—one that challenged seasonal norms and reinforced the sector’s underlying strength. For luxury real estate professionals, the final month of the year offered valuable insight…

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On January 9, the residential real estate industry was rocked by the early closing of the Compass/Anywhere merger, a deal announced in September of 2025 and not expected to close until the end of this year. While speculation continues regarding just how the mega acquisition managed to close so quickly—catching even Anywhere executives and top…

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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. – Mortgage rates have, as of the week of January 12, 2026, hit their lowest level in over 3 years: the 30-year fixed rate mortgage came in at an average of 6.06% while the…

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As mortgage rates have hit their lowest level in over three years, expectations of reaching a more affordable market in 2026 have grown dramatically. On this optimistic track, a new Zillow analysis states that mortgage payments should be affordable by year’s end for several major markets, the most since 2022. In the case of the…

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Builder confidence in the new single-family home market declined at the start of 2026, as persistent affordability concerns continue to dampen buyer enthusiasm despite some positive movement in mortgage rates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell two points, to 37, in January, reflecting ongoing challenges in the lower…

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Tennessee River Realty, Inc., celebrates its 25th year of service by joining the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (BHGRE) brand, according to a release. The firm, now doing business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate TR Realty Partners, founded in 2001, has been led by current broker/owner Pamela Bull since 2015.  Better Homes…

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The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Missouri, heard oral arguments in the Sitzer-Burnett settlement appeal on Jan. 14, with attorneys representing objectors as well as defendants debating the validity of the settlement amount and its effectiveness in addressing homebuyer claims. Nearly two years after the landmark March 2024 settlement—where the National Association…

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Moving to another part of the country is a big leap, one often driven by pragmatic reasons like employment. According to the 2025 National Movers Study compiled by United Van Lines, employment continues to be a primary driver of relocation nationwide.   A key motivating factor, behind a desire to be closer to family, is a…

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CENTURY 21 New Millennium has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Kim Harris Campbell as chief executive officer of the brokerage and its parent company, NM Real Estate Services, effective immediately.  Founder, co-owner and former CEO Todd Heatherington has assumed the role of chairman and will serve on a newly established board alongside…

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In a positive sign for the first month of 2026, mortgage rates continued to improve this week, falling to the lowest level seen in over three years. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from last week’s average of 6.16% and from…

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