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Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
Maine Listings Unveils New Brand Identity and Strategy to Reinforce Real Estate Data Leadership
Maine Listings, a leader in real estate data and technology services across New England and one of the nation’s oldest
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 4.0% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
REALTORS® Embrace AI, Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service, NAR Survey Finds
Agents who are REALTORS® are leaning into artificial intelligence while continuing to rely on digital tools such as eSignature, social media, and drone photography to serve their clients, according to
Florida Realtors Launches Sabal Sign Nationwide for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition
Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions created and owned by the Florida Realtors, today announced the nationwide
Victory for Homebuyers: President Signs NAR-Supported Privacy Bill
President Trump signed into law H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that prevents homebuyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts,
Restb.ai launches new AI-powered Document Compliance solution for MLS
Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI and computer vision technology, today announced the launch of its new Document Compliance solution, giving Multiple Listing Services
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.4% Decrease in July
Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July from the prior month and rose 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The
Buying Property At Auction: 5 Tips To Get The Best Deals
Purchasing real estate at auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire property, often below market value. This fast-paced environment demands thorough preparation and a clear strategy
Three out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of...
Seventy-five percent of metro markets (170 out of 228) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' Metropolitan
NAR Secures Win for Veterans as VA Home Loan Reform Act Becomes Law
President Trump signed H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Reform Act, into law, which aims to make permanent the VA's temporary policy allowing veterans to directly compensate their real estate
Second Century Ventures Announces 9 Companies for 2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real
Top Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Before Buying in 2025
The 2025 housing market has shaped up to be a bit of a wild ride. With higher interest rates, tighter inventory and changing buyer expectations, buying a home is no small feat. But here’s the good
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.7% Decrease in June
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.7% in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents
International Buyers Purchased $56 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April ’24 to March...
Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2024 through March 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2025 International Transactions in U.S.
NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in Landmark Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners,
Skip Tracing Explained: A Key Tool for Real Estate Wholesalers
Real estate wholesalers compete for speed. The best deals disappear fast. Wholesalers race to connect with motivated sellers before anyone else. But sellers who ignore mail or avoid attention require more than a drive-by or a stack of postcards. Wholesalers need better tools. They need better data. That’s where skip tracing makes the difference.
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Increase in May
Existing-home sales rose in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales elevated in the Northeast, Midwest and South, but retreated in the West. Year-over-year,
Smear Campaigns in Real Estate: How Zillow, 72SOLD, and Opendoor Were Targeted
The real estate world isn’t just about listings, leads, and commissions anymore. In today’s environment, digital reputation can be as valuable—and as vulnerable—as property itself. Over the past few years, some of the biggest names in the industry have faced coordinated online smear campaigns that rely on misinformation, SEO manipulation, and viral repetition.
Why Professional Property Inspections Matter Before Lease Renewal (OR) DIY Vs. Professional Property Maintenance:...
Many property owners believe that they can handle property management alone, but it's mostly proven otherwise along the
