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Buyer agreements “are a good thing,” Alabama Realtors CEO says, but the law, inspired in part by the DOJ, gives consumers and agents more time to negotiate.

Mike Hutchins, an economist, author and Freddie Mac exec since 2013, steps into the interim CEO role for the second time in a year after Diana Reid is let go.

Jesse Hill takes on a new role at eXp, and Michael Brennan joins National Mortgage Bankers after a decade at Movement Mortgage.

Much of the latest economic and market data falls into the "good news, bad news" category, but improved home sales and stable mortgage rates offer hope.

Following the NAR settlement, top agents are holding an increasing share of listings — and capturing more valuable ones.

Economic factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change course, but heading into the spring homebuying season, mortgage rates are likely to remain stable.

Despite record-high home prices in recent years, rates of ownership are up — but affordability and access to credit pose tough challenges for people of color.

Despite what “industry participants” have said, the Department of Justice clarified that it “has not taken a position” on whether CCP is anticompetitive.

While housing starts rebounded from a sluggish January, permits and completions have slowed and builder sentiment is souring.

William Pulte ousts board members, adds new ones, including a DOGE-affiliated engineer. Plus, HUD floats affordable housing proposal, the CFPB clings to life.

This week the federal agency weighed in — again — on the 5-year-old case, arguing that revisions to the 2023 deal are only cosmetic.

Economic uncertainty could slow sales during the peak season, but listing in April or May remains a good bet. In some metros, selling season starts now.

“I believe that Real needs me in a bigger capacity right now,” Srivatsaa told Real Estate News. The brokerage announced March 12 that he is moving to the board.

Proptech leader Zane Burnett joins the brokerage as EVP of digital strategy, and Peter Ianos leads operations for core services, including mortgage and title.

United's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.

Errol Samuelson believes “consumers and agents are being misled” about private listings, and for big brokerages, any competitive advantage would be short-lived.

New construction is influencing affordability in many areas, with the South seeing the biggest benefits.

Watch the conversation with Sherry Chris as she talks about her new advisory role, how NAR’s CEO operates and the changes ahead at the national association.

The ListAssist deal will “unlock a new world of data and insights” for BoldTrail users; RealScout’s platform gives brokerages more control over listings.