# new role (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new role. Page: Feed: --- ## [Today’s market rewards professionalism, not just participation](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/29/todays-market-rewards-professionalism-not-just-participation) _2026-08-29 · Real Estate News_ In a more balanced market, agents win by replacing speed and broad exposure with precise positioning, hyperlocal knowledge and a proactive transaction strategy. ## [ERA nabs 260-agent Arkansas indie; $50M Denver team joins Compass](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/29/era-nabs-260-agent-arkansas-indie-50m-denver-team-joins-compass) _2026-08-29 · Real Estate News_ Joining ERA was “the clear choice,” Collier & Associates’ owner said. Plus, HomeServices adds mortgage offering; E&V Palm Beach leadership team grows; more. ## [Real REMAX Group pressing pause on Motto Mortgage](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/28/real-remax-group-pressing-pause-on-motto-mortgage) _2026-08-28 · Real Estate News_ The combined company previously told Motto owners that “business will continue to move forward as it does today” but has now said franchise growth will cease. ## [Economists betting on a rate hike after Fed chair speech](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/28/economists-betting-on-a-rate-hike-after-fed-chair-speech) _2026-08-28 · Real Estate News_ In hawkish remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh praised the economy’s strength but warned that inflation remains “too high.” ## [A leadership shakeup at ERA; new CMO at FirstTeam](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/28/a-leadership-shakeup-at-era-new-cmo-at-firstteam) _2026-08-28 · Real Estate News_ ERA Real Estate has named Frank Malpica president. He replaces Alex Vidal, who will depart the company. Plus, FirstTeam elevates Lauren Henss to the C-suite. ## [Fair housing groups notch win in legal battle with HUD](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/28/fair-housing-groups-notch-win-in-legal-battle-with-hud) _2026-08-28 · Real Estate News_ HUD’s funding cut rationale “does not add up,” the judge said when blocking the plan. Plus, Fed gov. responds to fraud claims; more layoffs at Fannie Mae. ## [New listings inch up, but homebuyer demand has dropped off](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/27/new-listings-inch-up-but-homebuyer-demand-has-dropped-off) _2026-08-27 · Real Estate News_ While inventory has continued to creep up in the final days of the month, less homebuyer competition is expected in the coming weeks as the summer winds down. ## [Gail Liniger, REMAX co-founder and former CEO, has died](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/27/gail-liniger-remax-co-founder-and-former-ceo-has-died) _2026-08-27 · Real Estate News_ Liniger was core to the company’s growth and vision from its founding in 1973. News of her passing came just days after Real’s acquisition of REMAX closed. ## [Brokerage leader concerns about AI rebound as the tech advances](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/27/brokerage-leader-concerns-about-ai-rebound-as-the-tech-advances) _2026-08-27 · Real Estate News_ An annual survey found that real estate leaders are now more worried about AI risks, including compliance and data security, than they were in 2025. ## [Keller Williams faces new telemarketing complaint in Florida](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/26/keller-williams-faces-new-telemarketing-complaint-in-florida) _2026-08-26 · Real Estate News_ The plaintiff said KW agents sent multiple unwanted texts despite his number being on the Do Not Call Registry. KW settled a similar lawsuit for $40M in 2023. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uiLqgEUgPS39) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Buyers casting a wider net in search of their next home](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/26/buyers-casting-a-wider-net-in-search-of-their-next-home) _2026-08-26 · Real Estate News_ Affordability is the main factor driving buyers to search for homes outside the metro where they already live, according to two new reports from Realtor.com. ## [Only 1 in 3 sellers are negotiating agent commissions](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/26/only-1-in-3-sellers-are-negotiating-agent-commissions) _2026-08-26 · Real Estate News_ Many agents will lower their commission when asked, but sellers are still largely in the dark about how the process works and what they’re required to pay. ## [Roomvu, Lofty unveil tools to boost agent visibility in AI search](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/25/roomvu-lofty-unveil-tools-to-boost-agent-visibility-in-ai-search) _2026-08-25 · Real Estate News_ Both tools target a common challenge for agents. Plus, a fresh look for RealReports; ATTOM adds Home Price Index; Assigns.com launches; BoxLi, Restb.ai partner. ## [FMLS, MARIS to share data; a new leader at Bluegrass Realtors](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/25/fmls-maris-to-share-data-a-new-leader-at-bluegrass-realtors) _2026-08-25 · Real Estate News_ The MLSs’ combined 72,000 subscribers will now have access to listings across Georgia, Illinois and Missouri. Plus, Bluegrass and Imagine MLS appoint a new CEO. ## [Builders ‘changing what they sell’ to combat lagging sales](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/25/builders-changing-what-they-sell-to-combat-lagging-sales) _2026-08-25 · Real Estate News_ Prices of new homes continued to fall in July as consumer demand remained weak, with Census Bureau data showing a 10.5% month-over-month drop in sales. ## [Compass rentals lawsuit dismissed, refiled with new plaintiff](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/24/compass-rentals-lawsuit-dismissed-refiled-with-new-plaintiff) _2026-08-25 · Real Estate News_ An antitrust complaint filed against the brokerage giant last week has been amended to include a new claim and a new start period for the class. ## [Real completes its acquisition of REMAX](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/24/real-completes-its-acquisition-of-remax) _2026-08-24 · Real Estate News_ The cloud-based brokerage has officially closed its $880M deal to buy the major franchisor as the industry’s consolidation wave accelerates. ## [Home purchase breakeven point continues to rise](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/24/home-purchase-breakeven-point-continues-to-rise) _2026-08-24 · Real Estate News_ It takes about 15 years to save for a down payment and benefit financially from buying vs. renting, up from 11 years in 2019, according to a recent report. ## [Why real estate can be a good choice for career changers](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/24/why-real-estate-can-be-a-good-choice-for-career-changers) _2026-08-24 · Real Estate News_ Older professionals often bring experience that translates directly to a career as an agent, giving them a head start as they learn industry-specific skills. ## [Zillow, Redfin strike deal with FTC to avoid trial](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/24/zillow-redfin-strike-deal-with-ftc-to-avoid-trial) _2026-08-24 · Real Estate News_ Redfin can keep receiving syndicated rental listings from Zillow but will restart its own rental listings business by 2027. And Zillow has agreed to help. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AgYpj0QeN6wr) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [ARA co-founder on NAR’s strengths, staying open to collaboration](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/22/ara-co-founder-on-nars-strengths-staying-open-to-collaboration) _2026-08-22 · Real Estate News_ The American Real Estate Association doesn’t see NAR as a “rival,” but it aspires to be an organization that can “elevate the industry,” Jason Haber said. ## [Boston indie launches; ERA expands in Denver](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/22/boston-indie-launches-era-expands-in-denver) _2026-08-22 · Real Estate News_ New Englander Real Estate is now operating in Beantown. Plus, Success Realty Experts joins ERA; Christie’s opens in Abu Dhabi; Portside adds new agent in Maine. ## [eXp, Sanford released from some claims in sexual assault case](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/21/exp-sanford-released-from-some-claims-in-sexual-assault-case) _2026-08-21 · Real Estate News_ At a trial now pushed to October, eXp World Holdings and its CEO will not face liability claims tied to former agents accused of sex trafficking and assault. ## [Real REMAX Group leadership team continues to take shape](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/21/real-remax-group-leadership-team-continues-to-take-shape) _2026-08-21 · Real Estate News_ The acquisition, which shareholders voted to advance on Aug. 14, could close as soon as Aug. 24, with several C-suite positions revealed in recent SEC filings. ## [CoStar enters ‘massive market’ with completion of Zonda deal](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/21/costar-enters-massive-market-with-completion-of-zonda-deal) _2026-08-21 · Real Estate News_ The $800M acquisition gives CoStar Group a foothold in the new home construction sector, adding established B2B and consumer marketplaces to its portfolio. ## [FTC, Zillow and Redfin gear up for courtroom showdown](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/21/ftc-zillow-and-redfin-gear-up-for-courtroom-showdown) _2026-08-21 · Real Estate News_ The trial, which is scheduled to begin on Aug. 24, is about whether a Zillow-Redfin rental listings syndication deal is pro-consumer or violates antitrust laws. ## [NYC renters sue Compass over alleged monopoly, inflated rents](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/20/nyc-renters-sue-compass-over-alleged-monopoly-inflated-rents) _2026-08-21 · Real Estate News_ The antitrust lawsuit claims that the brokerage’s outsized market share in the city and its push to remove listings from portals has caused rents to surge. ## [CRMLS expands REcore tools; childcare info now on Redfin listings](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/20/crmls-expands-recore-tools-childcare-info-now-on-redfin-listings) _2026-08-20 · Real Estate News_ REcore Workspace serves as a central hub for agent workflow management. Plus, Realtor.com integrates Opendoor offers; ATTOM adds AI agents; Knock enters Texas. ## [Higher mortgage rates expected for the remainder of the year](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/20/higher-mortgage-rates-expected-for-the-remainder-of-the-year) _2026-08-20 · Real Estate News_ While rates dipped slightly this week, bond market volatility could mean a bumpy road ahead, and Fannie Mae is now forecasting rates at 6.8% by year-end. ## [Tuccori, Batton lawyers battle over fees](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/20/tuccori-batton-lawyers-battle-over-fees) _2026-08-20 · Real Estate News_ Attorneys in each case want about one-third of the $120M settlement fund. Plus, Zillow’s SCOTUS petition countered; NAR can’t compel The Agency to supply docs. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aNCpPCd6LH7E) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [MoxiWorks adds sales exec; longtime Zillow leader departs](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/19/moxiworks-adds-sales-exec-longtime-zillow-leader-departs) _2026-08-19 · Real Estate News_ Shaun Harkley will step into his new role at the tech firm next month. Plus, Zillow’s VP of industry engagement leaves after nearly 20 years at the portal. ## [Appeals court upholds settlements in Sitzer/Burnett](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/19/appeals-court-upholds-settlements-in-sitzer-burnett) _2026-08-19 · Real Estate News_ The judges rejected each of the arguments made by the seven appellants, allowing the combined $876M in deals reached by NAR and major brokerages to stand. ## [Cooperation is a 2-way street, or it isn’t cooperation](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/18/cooperation-is-a-2-way-street-or-it-isnt-cooperation) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ In the fight over listings, a key question has been overlooked: Who can access MLS data, and what do they owe the marketplace in return? Here’s our answer. ## [Gary Keller breaks down economy’s ‘period of discontent’](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/18/gary-keller-breaks-down-economys-period-of-discontent) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ It’ll take years to fix the housing deficit, and the ROAD act won’t provide immediate help — but people “should still be buying” homes, the KW co-founder said. ## [Pending sales, housing starts fell in July as rates climbed](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/18/pending-sales-housing-starts-fell-in-july-as-rates-climbed) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ Signed contracts were down on a monthly and annual basis in all U.S. regions, while single-family home starts slowed to the lowest level since November 2022. ## [Jenna Rozenblat named first president of Real REMAX Group](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/18/jenna-rozenblat-named-first-president-of-real-remax-group) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ Rozenblat has served as Real’s chief operating officer since 2023 and will step into the new role once the acquisition closes, which could be just weeks away. ## [President, EVP out at REMAX after shareholders approve deal](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/18/president-evp-out-at-remax-after-shareholders-approve-deal) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ Chris Lim and Travis Saxton had been affiliated with REMAX for about 1½ years and are leaving as The Real Brokerage acquisition of the franchisor takes shape. ## [Zillow RESPA case not over yet as amended filing narrows scope](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/17/zillow-respa-case-not-over-yet-as-amended-filing-narrows-scope) _2026-08-18 · Real Estate News_ The portal said it “will continue to defend this case with the same confidence we’ve had throughout, regardless of how many times the plaintiffs refile.” ## [KW offers agent tools to navigate growing modular housing space](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/17/kw-offers-agent-tools-to-navigate-growing-modular-housing-space) _2026-08-17 · Real Estate News_ Modular construction has the potential to “bring greater efficiency, consistency, and predictability” to home building, KW Modular’s community leader said. ## [Cape Fear Realtors appoints new COO; Rocket’s board expands](https://www.realestatenews.com/2026/08/17/cape-fear-realtors-appoints-new-coo-rockets-board-expands) _2026-08-17 · Real Estate News_ Donna King joins the North Carolina association’s C-suite effective immediately. Plus, Rocket adds Sarah Watterson to its board as an independent director.