Following the early July release of its Home Platform, Compass International Holdings has announced an expansion of its AI capabilities with the launch of “AI Assistant,” a conversational AI agent integrated across the Home Platform that enables real estate professionals to describe what they want to accomplish while AI Assistant translates those requests into actions…

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There is a moment every successful real estate team leader knows. Production is strong, the team has momentum and the future looks wide open. Then, almost without warning, growth stops. The calendar fills up, transactions pile on, hiring feels impossible and training feels like a luxury. The leader finds themselves trapped inside the very machine…

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Above, Bridget Hensley REMAX has announced the opening of a new office in West Columbia, Texas, led by broker/owner Bridget Hensley. The name, REMAX POINTE, was chosen to reflect the firm’s guidance, direction and purpose, according to a release.  The new office launches with nine agents, offering expertise across residential real estate, including first-time buyers,…

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Homeowners living in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are paying hundreds—even thousands—more per year for the same homeowners insurance coverage as homeowners in white neighborhoods, according to a new research report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). The nonprofit research and advocacy group found that the average cost of homeowners insurance rose by 24%…

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Compass targets Zillow with consumer ethics complaints in dozens of states Compass filed state-level ethics complaints on July 14 through 30 Realtor® associations, at least 50 MLSs and multiple real estate regulators across 26 states, targeting Zillow and focusing on allegedly misleading property designations on listings. A source with direct knowledge of the effort told…

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As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better near-term economy?  The nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s latest monthly Leading Economic Indicators report found a slight decline as the Board’s Leading Economic Index hit 99.1 in June, a 0.2% downturn compared to the…

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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Seattle considering a ban on unwanted real estate solicitations  Seattle City councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation to create a “do not solicit” list for real estate solicitors. If passed, homeowners could have their…

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In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing challenges such as construction costs and high mortgage rates triggered by rising inflation. The newest monthly update, however, shows a recovery—for at least one sector of the housing market. The latest monthly new residential construction…

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Following consumer sentiment rising in June, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved further by 9.9% in July, reaching 54.4. However, the indicator declined by 11.8% on an annual basis. The Current Economic Conditions Index rose by 15.1% month-over-month, yet plummeted 19.3% year-over-year to stand at 54.9 in July. Meanwhile, the Index of…

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As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across the U.S. saw foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, per the latest Mid-Year U.S. Foreclosure Market Report compiled by ATTOM Data.  One in every 632 properties across the U.S. had a foreclosure filing—21%…

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