CFPB’s ex-deputy director could soon be its leader. Plus, advocates lobby for housing affordability, long-term NFIP funding; no “rush” for Fannie, Freddie IPO. Read More
June 2026
Howard Hanna’s CEO says the MLS has value, but he thinks data sharing should be a “business decision,” not a mandate, and he believes the CCP was “a mistake.” Read More
Windermere Real Estate’s addendum aims to counter efforts to obscure listing details and help buyers “gauge whether relevant information is being withheld.” Read More
After testing out a limited pilot program in eight major markets, HouseCanary’s partnership with the search giant is expanding across all 50 states. Read More
The platform is in development, with early testing expected soon. The goal? To give brokers and MLSs more insight into who and what is accessing listings data. Read More
The real estate marketing law, which took effect June 11, would seem to prohibit Compass Private Exclusives — but the brokerage interprets it differently. Read More
Large firms may offer an impressive tech stack, but what moves the needle for most agents is responsive, accessible leaders who understand their local market. Read More
The settlements appear close to final approval. Plus, CoStar says Zillow’s trying to “avoid accountability” in copyright case; VU asks court to toss RESPA suit. Read More
A majority of prospective buyers also said that they would trust AI-provided mortgage assistance, according to a new survey from Veterans United Home Loans. Read More
Jessica Edgerton, chief legal officer at LeadingRE, will join CMLS on July 1. The move, she said, comes “at a moment when our work has never mattered more.” Read More