Real estate technology company Lofty has announced the company has been selected as a preferred solution provider in eXp Realty’s new CRM of Choice program. The initiative provides agents access to the tech platforms, designed to automate time-consuming processes, boost agent productivity and accelerate business growth. A recognized tech innovator, Lofty was chosen for its…

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In its first major response in court to an antitrust lawsuit filed by Compass back in April, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) told a judge that allegations it broke the law by banning Compass’ private listings are “bereft” of legal merit, claiming that Compass merely wanted a “free ride” when it sued over allegedly anticompetitive rules and…

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Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is…

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking on a panel of central bankers Tuesday morning, declined to commit to a timeline for rate cuts and explicitly blamed tariffs for a “freeze” on the Fed’s policy moves as he continues to face political pressure to reduce interest rates. Speaking at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central…

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The July issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at the phenomenon of AI in real estate and how it will continue to help grow and shape the industry for years to come. In addition, we take a look at…

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Forbes Global Properties has announced that Rizzotti Advisors has joined its network. Based in Sicily, Italy, and founded by seasoned industry professionals Felice Rizzotti and Loredana Cucinotta, Rizzotti Advisors will exclusively represent Forbes Global Properties throughout the region, leveraging the brand’s global reach to elevate Sicily’s luxury estates.  With roots in architecture and design, Rizzotti…

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The so-called Big Beautiful Bill undeniably lives up to the first part of its name, coming in at 887 pages of legislative text. How does the bill, which has narrowly passed the U.S. Senate, impact housing and the real estate industry? The version of the bill just passed by the U.S. House earned the praise…

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The Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Redfin has officially been finalized as of today, with Redfin now rebranding to Redfin Powered by Rocket. The $1.75B deal was announced back in March, with CEO Varun Krishna calling the all-stock deal the marriage of a “unified vision” as the companies have reportedly long had a close relationship. The…

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Broker Public Portal (BPP)—the collaborative enterprise owned by real-estate brokerages and MLSs—has announced that Doorify MLS has become its newest investor.  Doorify MLS, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, serves nearly 15,000 real-estate professionals across a sixteen-county region in the state’s Research Triangle and surrounding markets, making it one of the 40 largest MLSs in the…

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Seeking a trial by jury, PLS.com has refiled its antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). According to the filing, the suit was paused early last year while NAR was in the midst of resolving the commission lawsuits. The lawsuit was refiled at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and seeks treble compensatory damages. An…

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