The average weekly rate dipped below 6% for the first time in more than three years — a threshold that could unlock buyers (and sellers) this spring. Read More
February 2026
Rocket agreed to begin immediately displaying the brokerage’s “Coming Soon” listings on Redfin — reversing Redfin’s earlier pledge to bar such listings. Read More
During a Feb. 26 call with investors, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took shots at Zillow and MLSs — and detailed an unexpected partnership with Redfin. Read More
The mortgage giant ended the year strong with two major acquisitions and loan volumes at a 3-year high. “We're hitting every key milestone,” the CEO said. Read More
At the annual R4 convention on Feb. 23, CEO Erik Carlson sought to energize agents with a message focused on growth, revitalization and professionalism. Read More
While affordability remains a challenge, lower mortgage rates and increases in inventory are giving buyers some wiggle room as they search for their next home. Read More
While revenue beat expectations, losses increased in 2025 as the company worked to create "a boundary-less platform where technology and community converge.” Read More
Anywhere’s top accounting exec is now CAO at Compass. Plus, Zillow elevates rentals, comms leaders; BPP installs board members; DeCaro Auctions names a new CEO. Read More
Plus, Imagine MLS adopts RealReports Taxshot; Zillow teams up with NotebookLM; Flexmls partners with ROAM MLS; home update data site launches. Read More
The slowdown is increasingly tied to hiring confidence and stalled migration — not just sub-3% mortgages, according to Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen. Read More