news aggregator

Above, Lisa Cook. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump moved to fire Cook from her position on the Fed in August, but she has refused to accept the firing, filing a…

The post DOJ Opens Investigation Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook During Contested Firing appeared first on RISMedia.

Cloud-based brokerage eXp Realty is continuing its recruitment run by snatching up one of Northwest Texas's top independent brokerages. After 13 years of running Amy Tapp Realty, broker-owner Amy Tapp is transitioning her 45-person brokerage into an eXp team. Amy Tapp Realty closed more than 350 transactions worth $80 million in 2024, making the group one of the top-producing firms in the Lubbock, Shallowater, Wolfforth, Slaton, and Idalou real estate markets.

Above: Kevin Johnson Before launching one of the most forward-thinking brokerages in Florida, Kevin Johnson spent nearly two decades in the hospitality industry—learning the value of operational consistency, intuitive systems and guest-first service. So when he transitioned into real estate and eventually founded CENTURY 21 Edge, it didn’t take long to spot the gaps: too…

The post Scaling Excellence With Simplicity appeared first on RISMedia.

The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced that Fresno, California-based Gary Pamma Team has joined its national network. The partnership signifies a notable opportunity for The Gary Pamma Team as JMG says its platform and referral pipeline promise to drive significant growth and elevate their entire platform.  Led and founded by Gary Pamma, The Gary…

The post Fresno, California Firm Gary Pamma Team Joins The Jason Mitchell Group appeared first on RISMedia.

Today, more than one-quarter of U.S. homes, which represent $12.7 trillion in property value, are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to a new report released by Realtor.com.

Above, right, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja with RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston at RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange Sept. 4. Kicking off day two of RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja outlined where he sees the real estate industry headed, from listing…

The post Leo Pareja Talks Private Listings, Keeping the Focus on Agents and AI appeared first on RISMedia.

Above, from left, at RISMedia’s 2025 CEO & Leadership Exchange, Richard Haggerty, Dan Duffy, Shannon McGahn, Chris Raveis and John Featherston on “The New NAR – How the Association Is Righting the Ship” panel. WASHINGTON D.C.—Dan Duffy, United Real Estate’s CEO and founder, has never been one to mince words.  Speaking yesterday on a topic…

The post ‘Bigger and a Bit Bolder:’ United CEO Asks NAR for ‘Meaningful’ Governance, Financial Changes appeared first on RISMedia.

Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1 billion in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty

State housing leaders recently gathered during a webinar titled, “Unpacking Housing Policy Reforms in California, Arizona and Nevada” to discuss how policy changes have impacted their respective housing landscapes. The three panelists—Kirin Goff, executive director, Arizona Neighborhood Project; Michael Lane, state policy director, SPUR in California; and Maurice Page, executive director, Nevada Housing Coalition—shared distinct…

The post Western States Advocate for Housing Reform, Affordability appeared first on RISMedia.

Blackstone revamps Asia real estate unit as head of acquisitions steps down  Pensions & Investments

US real estate market activity hits lows not seen since 2008  Calgary Herald

US and global commercial real estate — fourth quarter 2025 outlook  invesco.com

London Property Market Outlook for Landlords [2025-2026]  Property Notify

The Surprisingly Easy Places to Buy Property In Europe  AOL.com

Puravankara brings exclusive property shows to the USA for NRIs in September 2025  Business Standard

Europe Real Estate Outlook – Edition May 2025  UBS

U.S. Foreign Investor Home Purchase Decline: Implications for Real Estate and Housing-Linked Sectors  AInvest

Stunning homes for sale near London’s best schools  Luxury London

Dreaming of a European home? These cities are surprisingly affordable!  Moneycontrol

California, Florida Top U.S. Housing Markets Most at Risk of Downturn  The World Property Journal