Forbes Global Properties has announced that Intero Real Estate Services has joined the global network in an expansion into the Bay Area in California. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Intero Real Estate Services will represent the global network by bringing a powerful combination of local expertise, industry leadership and values rooted in trust, respect and integrity.…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR cleared in Sheth discrimination suit Judge Georgia Alexakis of U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division dismissed the Sheth discrimination case against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)…

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Nosy neighbors are one thing. They can be occasionally annoying. But noisy neighbors? They can be an endless drag. And for agents whose livelihoods rely on getting buyer clients through the long and winding path to closings, noise pollution can capsize otherwise promising deals. Condo buildings anywhere and co-op high-rises in urban areas are especially…

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The Federal Reserve’s lineup is due to change this year; the term of Governor Stephen Miran (nominated by President Donald Trump to fill a vacancy last year) ends in January, and Chairman Jerome Powell’s tenure as Fed chair ends in May—with Trump indicating Jan. 21 that he is close to making a decision on Powell’s…

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Above, JB Warren. JB Warren  Team Founder Warren Team powered by Jason Mitchell Group Orlando, Florida https://thejasonmitchellgroup.com  Region served: Florida, Colorado, Idaho, Tennessee Years in real estate: 10 Number of team members: 120 Favorite part of your job: Helping agents build confidence and consistency while creating businesses that support their goals and lives.    What…

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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. HUD proposes eliminating a key fair housing rule On Wednesday, January 14, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a new rule proposal into the Federal Register that would change how the…

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Consumer sentiment showed minor improvements as the first month of 2026 nears its close, with expectations toward the future looking mostly positive, according to the latest data. The University of Michigan’s latest Survey of Consumers found that the Index of Consumer Sentiment grew to 56.4 in January, up 3.5 points or 6.6% from December. The…

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With the first month of the new year nearly behind us, real estate professionals are buckling down as they find their stride and set the tone for the months ahead. Coming off another tough year, brokerage leaders are moving quickly in order to take advantage of a gradually improving market.  But where do the biggest…

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SkySlope, a transaction management platform used by over 900,000 real estate professionals across North America, has announced the expansion of its digital disclosure platform, Breeze, to Hawaii. With this latest rollout, Hawaii becomes the seventh state to adopt SkySlope’s solution, which makes real estate disclosures easier by delivering a smooth, user-friendly experience for homesellers, according…

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People across the country look forward to retirement—not just as a break from the daily routine of work, but as a chance to embrace a new lifestyle. For many, that means moving to a new place for a change of pace. United Van Lines’ study of movers in 2025 found that 13.86% of people who…

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