Plus, Equity Union expands; Real adds 50 agents in Canada; CIRE launches in Uruguay; Side partnership creates new firm; @properties CIRE makes three promotions. Read More
Lawsuits, criticism and new potential rivals cast a shadow over Zillow’s successes this year — but the search giant has not yet buckled under the pressure. Read More
Destructive flooding in Washington state led many to discover that standard insurance policies don’t cover flood damage — an issue homeowners face nationwide. Read More
Despite market shifts, recent surveys suggest sellers still want top dollar and first-time buyers are sidelined. But agents are hoping for better days ahead. Read More
Longtime financial services exec Kenny Smith becomes Freddie Mac’s new CEO. Plus, Patrick Ferry joins KW MAPS Coaching as a senior advisor in digital marketing. Read More
The U.S. lost 105,000 jobs in October but added 64,000 in November as unemployment hit the highest mark in over four years, according to the BLS. Read More
Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms. Read More
Lucas Matheson, who worked with Opendoor’s CEO at Shopify, will step into the leadership position. Plus, Christy Schwartz’s interim CFO role is made permanent. Read More
On Jan. 14, a three-judge panel will hear oral arguments before deciding if settlements reached in the Sitzer/Burnett and Gibson cases should remain in place. Read More
Google’s data and brokerage partner HouseCanary is beginning to place home listing blurbs at the top of search results in some markets as part of a new “test.” Read More