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Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. Summer 2026 did not pick up speed as the industry had originally hoped when the year began, largely due to elevated inflation from the Iran war. However, some positive signs for the housing market might still…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Better.com’s restraining order against former CEO denied In a continuation of the legal battle between tech-focused mortgage disruptor Better.com and its recently ousted Founder and CEO Vishal Garg, a restraining order from the…

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After holding the top spot as the hottest housing market for two consecutive months, Hartford, Connecticut, has been dethroned by a midsize Midwest metro in Rockford, Illinois, in the August 2026 Hottest Housing Markets report by Realtor.com®. Previously, Rockford sat in 10th place for June’s report, while Hartford ranked in first place for June and…

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Editor’s note: In this two-part series, we examine the importance of comprehensive insurance policies for homeowners across the board, and the conversations real estate professionals should be having with clients. Part 1 concerned various weather issues. Here, we focus on flood insurance specifically. While wildfires are dramatic, flooding is much more likely to occur around…

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Property Highlights: Location: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden (Asheville), North Carolina Listing Price: $8,595,000 Features: 7,400-plus square feet of interior space, 1.07 manicured acres, four bedrooms, six bathrooms, two-story great room with exposed steel beams, chef’s kitchen with secondary prep pantry, dual home offices, primary spa suite with zero-entry steam shower and radiant heated…

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PropStream has announced that it will be attending Blueprint 2026 this September 22-24 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Blueprint 2026 is an event for real estate and construction executives, technology startups, investors and more for three days of learning, networking and collaboration where attendees can gain practical insights, explore results-driven technology and connect…

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Above, from left: Joe McDonald, chairperson of Weichert’s 26th Annual Charity Outing and Laura Wall, director, Estate and Gift Planning, Northern Jersey, NYC/5 Boroughs/Long Island, for the American Cancer Society. The Weichert Family of Companies has announced the company has raised $155,000 during its 26th Annual Charity Outing to benefit the American Cancer Society and…

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Nominations are officially open for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers! Now in its 10th year, RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers spotlights the dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking professionals shaping the residential real estate industry. From innovative agents and high-producing teams to visionary executives and community champions, RISMedia’s Newsmakers honors individuals for their headline-making achievements in 2026.…

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