Tech exec Sissie Hsiao joins the brokerage's board, while Lead Independent Director Charles Phillips has stepped down. Plus, ALTA installs new president.

Rising fuel costs drove up consumer prices, which are outpacing wage growth. That puts prospective homebuyers in a tough spot as mortgage rates remain at 7.5%.

Brokerages should be proactive in creating (and enforcing) AI use policies before they end up in regulatory hot water, advises compliance pro Summer Goralik.

A couple who listed their property with REX in 2021 claims the now-defunct firm aided a conspiracy by not disclosing that buyer agents refused to show the home.

The past two months ended as the year’s slowest for existing home sales despite a 1.5% month-over-month bump in September, according to NAR data.

Arizona’s largest multiple listing service is the seventh MLS to sign on since the brokerage platform’s partnership with Google went national in June.

Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and Homes.com all provide similar property details — with some caveats, according to a new report by the Consumer Policy Center.

Kelly Silver will oversee marketing for the franchisees, which have 3,700+ agents. Plus, Audie Chamberlain moves up to Rechat’s C-suite; GVR names interim CEO.

Brokerage execs who outsource financial thinking to lenders risk missing the vital leading indicators that predict which clients will walk through their doors.

The number of signed contracts fell 4% from August to September as demand dried up, Redfin found. Meanwhile, inventory reached the highest level since 2020.

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.