A SoCal team with $750M in sales joins Real’s luxury division in San Diego. Plus, Century 21 adds 53 agents in Arizona; a Compass Chicago founder returns; more.

A fairness hearing in the Tuccori case is less than a month away. Plus, mandatory membership lawsuit dismissal stands; SCOTUS won’t review Zillow investor case.

The president created a new committee to investigate Fed Gov. Lisa Cook. Plus, NAR backs independent contractor bill; HUD launches fair housing inquiry; more.

The brokerage said it will publish original content using Serhant's voice and likeness. Plus, Texas Realtors revamps website; Property Shield, SmartMLS partner.

A Redfin analysis finds the housing market could return to a 30% mortgage-rate-to-income ratio by early 2029 — but only if conditions start improving quickly.

The move adds a $111M team to the franchise network. Plus, SERHANT launches Chicagoland office; The Agency Vail opens; Real unveils young agent program; more.

Sanford, who founded AGNT (formerly eXp World Holdings) in 2009, will continue to serve as board chair, while eXp Realty CEO Pareja will lead the enterprise.

“ShowGo” aims to streamline tour and open house coverage requests, while “MCP First, AI of Choice” allows agents to continue using their preferred AI tools.

The brokerage is partnering with Newrez LLC to roll out Revenos Mortgage early next year. It also introduced “eXp Ready,” a short-term loan product for sellers.

The proptech firm says it helped pass a state law that is intended to end “demand letter campaigns” alleging California Invasion of Privacy Act violations.

The Iowa MLS will now be powered by Chicagoland’s MRED. Plus, Gitcha’s “buyer-want listings” slated to roll out to Hive MLS members by the end of the year.

The Central Texas MLS says it will not bow to the brokerage giant’s demand, which Unlock CEO Emily Girard said “strikes at the very structure of the MLS.”

Sarah Casalan joins the Chicago indie after 5 years as president of The UPS Store. Plus, Nicole Beattie appointed chief servicing officer at Rocket Mortgage.

Hispanic consumers are driving homeownership rates, and understanding their needs is key to winning clients: “Trust is really what builds the relationship.”

Signed contracts fell more than 8% year-over-year in September, but motivated sellers are out there and may opt to cut prices instead of waiting until spring.

While some brokerages perform better than others, response rates to consumer phone and web inquiries are fairly abysmal industry-wide, a Pied Piper study found.

RealAssist AI aims to help agents save time so they can respond to clients faster. Plus, Tether RE unveils new safety device; IRE, Cotality partner; more.

The mega MLS is asking a federal court in Manhattan to declare that its rules are pro-competitive and forbid Compass from suing over them.

Daniel Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who led Long & Foster for over three years. Plus, Michael Brown joins Vesta Home as chief creative officer.

Months after the deal was announced, both parties have concluded that it wouldn’t “appropriately reflect the fair value of either company for its shareholders.”

New research based on dozens of conversations with real estate leaders finds that integration, measurement and adoption matter more than shiny new features.

Condo transactions differ from single-family home sales, but the process offers lessons for every agent — no matter which market segment is their primary focus.

The move to Compass is “a natural evolution” for the Texas firm. Plus, C21 adds New Jersey affiliate; Christie’s SoCal expands; Sotheby’s enters Panama; more.

The department cut nearly $56M in funding already allocated by Congress. Plus, a proposed down payment matching program; NAHB supports affordability bill.

A weaker labor market may cool inflation and push rates down, which could rally homebuyers. But fewer job changes and wage boosts could also hurt the market.

The law, which took effect on Oct. 1, states that private listings and office exclusives cannot be publicly marketed, which could include sharing between firms.

HomeServices and eXp Realty are founding members. Plus, NAR introduces a fraud prevention resource and introduces a new class of 20 prospective future leaders.

The deal unites two fraud prevention firms. Plus, Snapdoor joins EXIT program; Land Use Labs launches; Homeward raises capital; SourceRE adds MCP platform.

The growing SoCal-based indie has a new chief growth officer, while HSoA appoints 1000WATT founders to C-suite. Plus, exec hires at Flyhomes, STRATMORE, more.

While the fall usually provides aspiring buyers with opportunities to enter the housing market, high mortgage rates are getting in the way for many this season.

The marketing company's entire creative team will join the brokerage giant, with founders Brian Boero and Marc Davison moving into C-suite roles.

Orion Real Estate Data Exchange announced that it will be offering specialized insurance plans through a strategic relationship with HUB International.

The Fed’s former chair, Jerome Powell, was warned last year that he could be fired amid allegations of fraud linked to the nearly $2.5B renovation project.

The MLS powerhouse said it will not adjust its rules to appease Compass, which it claims is benefitting from the cooperative while hiding its own listings.

The Cribio-powered portal will route consumer inquiries directly to listing agents, unless buyers access the site through a special link from their agent.

Stacy Seago was named director of franchise development to support Iron Valley’s growth. Plus, Kelly Robinson moves into VP role at Cotality.

The judge allowing the case to proceed said the plaintiffs “plausibly allege” that agents “have no choice but to participate in Zillow’s referral ecosystem.”

The new platform incorporates Rechat’s existing Testimonials tool. Plus, CubiCasa, Restb.ai partner; Lofty debuts MCP server; AppFolio revamps Realm-X; more.

The value of listing data lies in its comprehensiveness. MLSs should consider what brokers and agents are contributing — and what they should receive in return.

Agents must be on the right platforms, be consistent, tell their own stories and “control the controllables,” LOC8 Founder Bobby Kerr says.

RCAR joined the Tennessee-based MLS in August and GSMAR joined this week. Plus, Las Vegas Realtors introduces its 2027 president and board of directors.

Third-party aggregators and AI platforms are using listing data for free. It’s time for brokerages and MLSs to claim their rightful share of the profits.

Agents who learn how to use AI well without diminishing “the human element you bring” will come out ahead as the tech becomes more integrated in real estate.

Rarity Real Estate is poised to take over ownership of KW Jersey Shore in November. Plus, REMAX Town & Country forges partnership with Linhart Realty Group.

The Batton counsel can’t claim a share of a fund it did not build, the lawyers argue. Plus, Sitzer/Burnett objectors lose rehearing bid; Zillow cases merged.

Investors will have a lot to think about next week as key economic data releases start filtering in and Q3 of 2026 comes to an end.

The NAHB supported the bill upon its introduction in the House. Plus, builders sound alarm on immigration enforcement impacts; Let America Build visits Boston.

Timing, not discipline is the challenge for many small and one-person operations, and lead capture is one area where technology can do some heavy lifting.

More buyers are backing out, rates are still rising and loan applications are slowing. The one bright spot in the latest batch of economic data: new home sales.