You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

Leaders on deck for RISMedia’s 2026 CEO & Leadership Exchange: (top row, l to r): Dan Duffy, Hoby Hanna, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Leo Pareja; (bottom row l to r): James Dwiggins, Sue Yannaccone, Chris Rediger, Chris Raveis As 2026 continues to dole out curveballs and unexpected challenges, more than halfway through the year, many brokers… The post Meeting Change Head-On appeared first on RISMedia.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

In a real estate industry being reshaped by consolidation, franchise expansion, technology investment and changing capital models, brokerage owners are being forced to make big decisions about the future of their companies. The pressure is real. Margins are tighter. Agents expect more. Consumers are more informed and more demanding. Technology is changing how firms compete,… The post A Community of Leaders Controlling Their Future: How LeadingRE Provides a Path for Brokerage Growth appeared first on RISMedia.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research firm, The Conference Board, released its latest month report Aug. 25, with its Consumer Confidence Index falling by 0.8 points to 89.4. July’s revised estimate was 90.2, leaving behind nearly a whole point between the… The post Consumer Confidence Slips as Present and Future Outlooks Conflict appeared first on RISMedia.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

As RISMedia prepares for its 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange this fall, which will include more than 100 industry leaders on stage and an all-new venue, organizers are urging those interested in attending to sign up before this Friday to take advantage of the discounted early bird pricing.  The event, titled, “The Real Estate… The post Early-Bird Pricing for RISMedia’s CEO Exchange Ends Friday appeared first on RISMedia.