Lease Red Flags Every Renter Should Know Before Signing

Imagine finding what feels like the ultimate rental deal – spacious rooms, great natural light, and a price surprisingly below market rate – only to sign on the dotted line and realize you’ve walked into a financial trap or a scam. Renting a new home should feel like an exciting fresh start, but mov

Joanna Gaines Shares Emotional Advice for Parents Facing College Dorm Move-In Day: ‘Wishing Time Would Slow Down’

HGTV star Joanna Gaines knows a thing or two about pulling off a successful home renovation, but recently, the mother of five dropped some helpful knowledge about another topic she’s become well-acquainted with—college move-in day. In an Aug. 16 Instagram post, the “Fixer Upper” co-host opened up ab

Private Listings Invite ‘Gatekeeping’ Accusations, Execs Say

Real estate’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was built on a century of shared data and mutual trust among brokers. Now, a panel of industry executives says that trust between agents and consumers is fraying as more properties get pulled into private listing networks. And, increasingly, panelists war

Court Report: NAR Says It Will ‘Suffer Prejudice’ Without Documents From Umansky Fraud Cases

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR said it will “suffer prejudice” without Umansky fraud documents The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is continuing to spar with PLS.c