Reliance Announces Rebrand as RELIANCEai
Reliance has announced its sweeping rebrand to RELIANCEai™, marking a bold transformation in the company’s identity and platform direction, and reflecting the industry’s shift toward intelligent, immersive and deeply integrated technology experiences. Founded in 2001, Reliance Network stated that it grew from a small real estate tech team into the enterprise infrastructure behind tens ofR...
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The Digital Edge: How AI and Data Are Transforming Real Estate
Above: Panelists—Wolfram Gast, Abhii Dabbas and Berry Everitt—discuss “The Digital Edge: How AI and Data Are Transforming Real Estate” at LeadingRE’s Global Symposium, moderated by COO Kate Reisinger. At Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s (LeadingRE) Global Symposium in Prague, members from 31 countries explored how global trends are reshaping local markets. Among the…...
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Maintaining Success in Today’s Ever-Evolving Market
More than just a listing tool for brokers and agents, an MLS is a comprehensive platform that provides essential tools, technology and support through its products and services. REsides distinguishes itself as one such MLS by delivering customized support and innovative technology—something Karen Ryan, broker associate and lowcountry area manager for South Carolina-based Howard Hanna… The ...
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NAR Report: Home-Purchase Affordability Relatively Stable in October
As 2025 comes to a close, affordability has stabilized somewhat for many homebuyers, according to the latest National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index. NAR’s data saw the qualifying income needed to buy a home decrease slightly to $100,272 in October (based on a 25% qualifying ratio for monthly housing expense to gross monthly… The post NAR Report: Home-Purcha...
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Top Trends Driving Real Estate Wins in 2025
As the year closes out, we’re looking back at some of the trends that have defined success for real estate professionals across the board in 2025—chief among them the growing embrace of AI. In an ever-evolving market that sees consistent innovation in hardware, software and strategy, staying ahead begins with paying attention to those shifts… The post Top Trends Driving Real Estate Wins ...
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Universal Consulting Opportunities Expands Global Role, Supporting MLS Modernization Across Multiple Markets
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has continued its international engagement in 2025, supporting multiple markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. The organization provides consulting, strategy development and educational resources to help real estate professionals and organizations adopt MLS frameworks and modernize practices. In the...
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Culturally Aligned and Positioned for the Future: Pearson Smith Realty Sets the Stage for Continued Growth
Above: Pearson Smith Realty Staff and Leadership at D.C. metro regional meeting. Eric Pearson CEO Chris Boris Principal Broker Pearson Smith Realty Ashburn, Virginia www.PearsonSmithRealty.com Region served: Metro D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia Years in real estate: 10 Number of offices: 5 Number of agents: 1,112 Key to continued growth and success: Agent productivity,… The pos...
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4 Reasons Agents Should Pursue Upside-Down Properties for New Listings
When a homeowner owes more on their mortgage than the property is worth, they’re considered “upside down” or in a negative-equity position. And these situations are more common than many agents realize. As of Q3 2025, 2.8% of all mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered seriously underwater, meaning the combined loan balances were… The post 4 Reasons Agents Should P...
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Mortgage Rates Tick Up but Remain Near 2025 Lows
As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the sharp decline some buyers may have been hoping for, are enough to see modest home price growth in the new year, economists predict. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday,… The post Mortgage Rates Tick Up but Remain Near 2025 Lows ap...
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