news aggregator

a&o converting Berlin office into Europe’s largest hostel  HOTELSMag.com

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. Being successful in your social media marketing is not just about frequent posting of good content, you have to balance the styles and types of content you are…

The post Balancing Your Social Content for Better Lead Gen: The 70/20/10 Rule appeared first on RISMedia.

Robert Ott, founder and owner of Raintown Realty + JPAR Real Estate in Bellevue, Washington, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review. The honor recognizes franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a measurable commitment to the people they serve.  Each year, Franchise Business Review…

The post Raintown Realty + JPAR Real Estate Owner Earns 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award appeared first on RISMedia.

The headlines about the real estate industry are everywhere. Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate to create the largest real estate company by agent count. Zillow and Compass are locked in a Goliath-versus-Goliath legal battle over private listings. A wave of RESPA-related lawsuits alleges undisclosed referral kickbacks between real estate agents and mortgage companies. And then…

The post Banking on Trust: How Brand Perception and Consumer Opinions Can Weigh on Your Business appeared first on RISMedia.

After a week in which the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell below 6 percent for the first time in more than three years, rates reversed, hitting 6.15 percent on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict.

Housing construction has faced a plethora of challenges in recent years, as the country falls further behind in the number of homes needed to meet demand. The latest data from Realtor.com® has found these challenges once again widened the “housing supply gap,” with the future looking uncertain without “meaningful” policy changes. Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Supply…

The post Construction Struggling to Meet Demand as the Housing Supply Gap Widens appeared first on RISMedia.

Stellar MLS has announced the official appointment of Shayne Fairley, a longtime leader within the organization, as Chief Executive Officer. For more than two decades, Fairley has been a driving force behind the growth and evolution of Stellar MLS. In July 2025, Stellar MLS announced Fairley would be the successor to the then CEO, Merri…

The post Stellar MLS Officially Appoints Shayne Fairley as CEO appeared first on RISMedia.

Europe’s housing crunch pushes young buyers toward unconventional property solutions  Prop News Time

Once again, the industry gathered in New York City, and AI was all the buzz. Here are just a few of the hottest takes.

Under the new rule, when a legal entity or trust purchases a piece of residential real estate without the use of financing, closing or settlement agents must report details of the transaction.

Here's what to do if a snow plow damages your property  USA Today

London landlord begins evictions ahead of new renters’ rights law  Financial Times

Manhattan vs London vs Singapore: Capital Behavior, Not Prices  Castle Avenue Team

News | Ballymore and Penta Real Estate prepare phase two of £300 million London living scheme  CoStar

Above, from left, Mike Hickman, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Richard Haggerty, Emmett Laffey and Steve Morris, RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame Success in real estate is often measured in quarterly growth and transaction volume, but a legacy is measured by the ability to build something that outlasts the market cycles. RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame…

The post From Visionaries to Icons: Meet RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame appeared first on RISMedia.

Malaysia’s KWAP appoints Castleforge for global real estate mandate  IPE Real Assets

Japanese homebuilders go on a U.S. shopping spree  CNBC

'No longer a safe haven': What Dubai attacks mean for London’s property market  London Evening Standard

Limehome Now to Open 114-Unit Serviced Apartments in Brussels’ European Quarter in 2027  Travel And Tour World

News | Castleforge partnership raises £100 million to invest in Malaysian, UK and European real estate  CoStar