Author name: Angelica Fowler

Zoning—one of the more technical aspects of local government and municipal planning—is a topic of importance in the real estate landscape. How local zoning laws affect the way in which people can build, and who is permitted to do what, deeply affects many of the most urgent challenges currently facing housing markets, from affordability to […]

Scripts might feel like a safety net, but they aren’t. They come off as stiff and rehearsed—two things that definitely don’t build trust with homeowners. Real estate is about connection, authenticity and being fully present. If you’re glued to a script, you risk losing the human touch that’s essential for building relationships and closing deals.

As the new year sets in, will there be sufficient inventory to make 2025 a strong time for the real estate market? The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Census Bureau found housing starts increased at 2024’s end, but still lagged compared to 2023. Specifically, during December 2024, privately-owned housing starts were

The phrase “new year, new me” might be taking on a new meaning for real estate agents as 2025 gets underway. In the wake of the NAR settlement and practice changes, coupled with continued market challenges related to prices, rates and supply, the industry has been seeing shift after shift. This is especially true among

Above, from left, Carolyn Rosson and Betsy Cameron Ebby Halliday Companies has announced that Betsy Cameron has been named president of the company as Carolyn Rosson, who most recently served as president and CEO, will transition to serve as chairman of the company. A fourth-generation Dallasite with 20 years of real estate experience, Cameron joined

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. The ongoing litigation between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Rocket Companies has continued, with the DOJ now asking a Colorado federal court to deny Rocket’s claims that it is not liable for alleged

In a significant decision for the real estate and home design industries, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the use of floor plans in resale listings constitutes fair use under copyright law.  Issued on Jan. 14, 2025, the ruling brings clarity to a long-standing dispute between Charles James, a home designer, and several

Above, Ennis Antoine Vitals:  Keller Williams West Atlanta Size: 1 office, 256 agents Regions Served: Southeast 2023 Sales Volume: $192,731,323 2023 Transactions: 61 https://kwwestatlanta.com Ennis Antoine has enjoyed a long and storied career in real estate, an industry that became his passion thanks to the opportunities it offers to impact lives and communities. “Helping families

President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Mon., Jan. 20, but the U.S. Senate has already been hearing from some of his cabinet nominees—including the one most likely to impact the housing sector. On Thurs., Jan. 16, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, Trump’s nominee