The Broker Public Portal-founded site gains a shareholder. Plus, Rechat boosts transaction tools; eXp partners with Land id; RELIANCEai adds AI assistant. Read More
2025
Mortgage rates fell again this week, making a 2026 home purchase slightly more affordable for buyers who already have an advantage over sellers. Read More
Proptech firm Homa, which charges buyers a flat fee, recently closed its first sale in Florida and plans to bring its hybrid AI/agent experience to more states. Read More
A new report suggests that Compass would control over 30% of several urban markets — surpassing federal guidelines — if its acquisition of Anywhere proceeds. Read More
The outspoken Compass CEO could soon be leading the world’s largest brokerage, reshaping the market while asserting independence from portals, MLSs and NAR. Read More
Home shopper keyword searches on Zillow revealed a preference for adaptable homes with regional characteristics over square footage and luxury. Read More
The brokerage and Washington state-based MLS have conflicting views over how the discovery phase is proceeding as the case advances toward a trial. Read More
The program is the first of its kind, according to the St. Louis-based MLS. Plus, NAHREP acquires The Alumni Society; GWFAR installs 2026 board president. Read More
A new report, which received funding from Zillow competitor CoStar, found that ZHL borrowers paid more than those who used other lenders between 2022 and 2024. Read More
The Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell were frequent targets of the Trump administration in 2026, raising concerns about the agency’s future independence. Read More