According to a new Zillow report, 49 of the 50 largest U.S. markets will see housing costs ease in 2026 — and 20 will meet a key affordability threshold. Read More
Builder confidence dipped in January amid higher construction costs and affordability concerns, according to the NAHB — and many have reported cutting prices. Read More
The deal isn't revolutionary — it's an old-school American monopoly strategy being applied in a modern way: cleaner, more sophisticated and more legally aware. Read More
Plus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán. Read More
A “historic” conversion of two former Royal LePage firms adds 1,200+ agents to REMAX’s global network, helping offset declines in U.S. agent count and revenue. Read More
The deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said. Read More
To conclude our series on 2025’s industry influencers, we’re highlighting the people and trends that nearly made the list — and are worth watching in 2026. Read More
Plus, Benutech launches an AI-driven document verification tool; WFG makes new financial planning tech available to agents. Read More
Rates fell after Trump directed GSEs to buy mortgage-backed securities. Will it be enough to energize a market that ended 2025 with no gain in sales over 2024? Read More
Plus, 2 Minnesota firms merge; Portside Real Estate Group adds associate broker; Michael Saunders names Sanibel branch manager; eXp Romania lays out big goals. Read More