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Purlin and Final Offer Merge to Create AI Operating System for Real Estate, Mortgage and Title

Purlin®, an AI platform powering enterprise real estate operations, and Final Offer™, a consumer-facing offer negotiation marketplace, have announced a merger to create the first end-to-end AI operating system for residential real estate, mortgage, title and escrow. The combined entity serves more than 35,000 real estate professionals, 15 million consumers, and leading brokerages including Do...

Renowned Real Estate Leader Jim Sexton Joins NEXT as Expert Advisor

Above, Jim Sexton On the heels of the launch of NEXT, a team spearheaded by Phil Sexton, HomeSmart announces his father, Jim Sexton, also has joined the brokerage. The Arizona real estate icon will serve as an expert advisor to NEXT agents and leadership, supporting growth and expansion of the team’s breakthrough approach. Jim Sexton… The post Renowned Real Estate Leader Jim Sexton Joins N...

From Double Taps to DMs: Turning Social Engagement Into Leads

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Social media often feels like it’s all about the followers. The platforms make you feel like the more followers you have, the more successful you will be. But,… The post From Double Taps to DMs: Turning Social...

COURT REPORT: Gibson Plaintiffs Push for Settlement Approval; Consumer Class-Action Suit Filed Against Rocket Companies

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Plaintiffs in consolidated commission case push for settlement approval Gibson v. NAR, the largest copycat case of the Burnett commission lawsuit filed in the same Missouri District Court overseen by Judge Stephen Bough,… The post COU...

NAR Opens Applications for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, a national program recognizing Realtors® who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and create lasting, measurable impact in their communities. “Service is at the heart of what it means to be a Realtor®,” says NAR President Kevin… The post NAR Open...

Atlanta Fed President Predicts Resilient Economy in 2026 With Room for Growth

At a moderated talk held by the Rotary Club of Atlanta, retiring Federal Reserve of Atlanta President and CEO Raphael Bostic argued that the economy is in a “resilient” place, with a feared recession that “just hasn’t happened.” That resilience from 2025 will carry through to 2026, Bostic forecasted. Noting his conversations with business leaders,… The post Atlanta Fed President Pr...

Home-Price Growth Remains Slow Amid Regional Movement

Home-price growth continues to decelerate from the record highs of recent years. Matching up with the latest Case-Shiller index, the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA) found that home-price growth remained slower both monthly and yearly, with some upticks seen regionally. The FHFA’s House Price Index (HPI) found that home prices rose… The post Home-Price Growth R...

RISMedia Announces 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers & Hall of Fame Inductees

RISMedia, the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry, has announced its 2026 class of more than 300 Real Estate Newsmakers. Hailing from across the U.S., RISMedia’s ninth annual Newsmaker honorees represent those who made headlines for their commitment and contributions to the real estate industry in 2025, going the extra… The post RISMedia Annou...

Keller Williams Reaches $20 Million Settlement in Batton Case

Keller Williams Realty, LLC has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by homebuyers alleging a decades-long conspiracy to fix real estate broker commissions and inflate home prices, according to court documents filed Feb. 2 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The settlement provides monetary compensation… The post Keller Williams Rea...

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