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Op-Ed: The Growth Ceiling—Why Top Real Estate Teams Stall and How the Right Support Changes Everything

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-07-20 15:21

There is a moment every successful real estate team leader knows. Production is strong, the team has momentum and the future looks wide open. Then, almost without warning, growth stops. The calendar fills up, transactions pile on, hiring feels impossible and training feels like a luxury. The leader finds themselves trapped inside the very machine…

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REMAX Expands Into Greater Houston Area With REMAX POINTE

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-07-20 15:12

Above, Bridget Hensley REMAX has announced the opening of a new office in West Columbia, Texas, led by broker/owner Bridget Hensley. The name, REMAX POINTE, was chosen to reflect the firm’s guidance, direction and purpose, according to a release.  The new office launches with nine agents, offering expertise across residential real estate, including first-time buyers,…

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Homeowners in Black, Hispanic Neighborhoods Pay Significantly More for Home Insurance: Consumer Report

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-07-20 14:46

Homeowners living in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are paying hundreds—even thousands—more per year for the same homeowners insurance coverage as homeowners in white neighborhoods, according to a new research report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). The nonprofit research and advocacy group found that the average cost of homeowners insurance rose by 24%…

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COURT REPORT: Compass Targets Zillow With Ethics Complaints; Mega-Landlord Accused of Fair Housing Violations

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-07-20 14:26

Compass targets Zillow with consumer ethics complaints in dozens of states Compass filed state-level ethics complaints on July 14 through 30 Realtor® associations, at least 50 MLSs and multiple real estate regulators across 26 states, targeting Zillow and focusing on allegedly misleading property designations on listings. A source with direct knowledge of the effort told…

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Monthly Gains in Leading Economic Indicators Revert in June

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-07-20 13:22

As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better near-term economy?  The nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s latest monthly Leading Economic Indicators report found a slight decline as the Board’s Leading Economic Index hit 99.1 in June, a 0.2% downturn compared to the…

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Realtor.com ranks the South as the best region for starter homes

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 11:32
Robust inventory is softening starter home prices in the South, but the overall picture for first-time buyers is still grim.

Inman announces the 2026 Inman Innovators award finalists

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 11:00
Now in its 29th year, Inman's flagship award unveils the finalists for Inman Innovators, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry.

Ready to break into new development? Act like a partner

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 10:56
Real estate developers aren't interested in smooth talkers, SERHANT.'s Patrick Southern writes. They hire experts who can mitigate their risk.

Prefab home startup Boxabl goes public after $3.5B SPAC merger

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 10:37
The startup gained national attention after Elon Musk said he had lived in one of its "Casita" tiny homes near SpaceX’s Texas facility.

This 1 question ends the debate on private listings

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 10:30
You can't rebut a webinar and a podcast in 800 words, Bruce Ailion writes. You don't need to — the whole case collapses under a single question.

Listings, mortgage rates and the price of oil: Numbers to know

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-07-20 10:11
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the economic indicators poised to impact the real estate market in the weeks ahead.
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