The winners? Zillow and its launch partners, who gain a recruiting advantage. The losers? Small independents — and MLSs, who should see this as a wake-up call. Read More
2026
After leading Anywhere Brands for more than five years, Yannaccone has been appointed chief operating officer of Compass following its acquisition of Anywhere. Read More
Mortgage rates didn’t shift significantly after the Fed’s unsurprising announcement, but rising prices — not rates — could be a bigger concern for homebuyers. Read More
The industry’s largest brokerage had sued the home search site over its Listings Access Standards, which conflicted with Compass’ marketing approach. Read More
New reports from Realtor.com and Zillow identify the ideal listing windows as demand — and competition — builds. Read More
Shay Artzi is now chief technology officer at Compass International Holdings. Plus, CoStar adds independent board member; E&V Florida’s CEO leaves post. Read More
The MLS-friendly product will launch with Keller Williams, HSoA, REMAX, Side and United Real Estate, offering leads and financial incentives to listing agents. Read More
The orgs, both key to the MLS ecosystem, decided against forming a joint entity, saying structural and governance differences outweighed potential benefits. Read More
Some markets could see inventory go up if sellers have "the option to gauge interest in their homes before listing," according to a Redfin analysis. Read More
The year-over-year decline suggests factors like economic uncertainty, affordability may “further tighten the market just as the buying season hits its stride.” Read More