Pending Sales Falter in June as ‘Quieter’ Summer Leaves Room for Growth

Existing home sales in July may not shape up to be as strong as the industry wants, looking at the latest pending sales data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). However, economists are not despairing just yet, as 2026 has proven to be more resilient than years past. NAR’s Pending Home

REsides MLS Launches Property Shield Ownership Verification

REsides, Inc. has announced the launch of Property Shield Ownership Verification for its subscribers, becoming the first MLS in the country to offer ownership verification, giving its agents and brokers the ability to confirm that a seller is the true owner of record. According to a release, the new

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect Expands Into Pennsylvania With Exceed Realty

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect has announced a merger with Exceed Realty in Pennsylvania. The agreement follows the company’s recent merger of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Dream Properties in Long Island, New York with Realty Connect USA.  The combined company now consis

Left in the Dust: Why Contractors Ghost Mid-Project and How To Salvage Your Reno

Hiring a contractor to start a home reno is exciting—until they suddenly go radio silent halfway through the project. If this has happened to you, understand you’re not alone. Ghosting is an unfortunate yet common issue many homeowners experience at some point in time. “Ghosting is almost never the