Recent industry headlines have been focused on the big players, but independent and mid-sized firms have some competitive advantages in this shifting market. Read More
May 2026
Though construction activity in April was mixed, recent data indicates home builders are being cautious about the types of projects they’re willing to take on. Read More
James Dwiggins, the co-founder and co-CEO of NextHome, discusses why eXp is the right partner for “chapter two” of the franchise brand’s growth. Read More
Pending sales and purchase applications fell this week as average mortgage rates topped 6.5%, narrowing “the pool of buyers who can make the numbers work.” Read More
After the MLS cut Zillow’s feeds — a “dramatic and unprecedented decision,” per a court filing — the portal requested an emergency order to reinstate access. Read More
A new Listing-Income Alignment Score finds “a shortage of options” for buyers looking to purchase a home they can afford, according to NAR and Realtor.com. Read More
While some leaders see the pre-marketing movement as a threat, others believe the MLS will continue to thrive — as long as it’s “adding value to the ecosystem.” Read More
The Chicago-area MLS suspended data feeds to the home search giant, claiming that the portal violated its licensing agreement by banning a handful of listings. Read More
Now that its motion to dismiss the case has been denied, the home search giant has issued a response to the federal agency’s antitrust allegations. Read More
Decode Hamptons launches ahead of the summer season. Plus, ONE Sotheby’s enters New Jersey; The Agency adds third Nevada office; CIRE lands in Los Cabos; more. Read More