Buyers backed out of deals at a record rate last month
Home purchase cancellations hit an all-time high for the month of December, Redfin found, especially in markets where sellers outnumber buyers by a wide margin.
January 27, 2026
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- Investor calls for CoStar board overhaul, exit from Homes.comAfter months of private engagement, activist investor Third Point says CoStar “never intended” to change course and is demanding a board reset, refocus on CRE.January 27, 2026
- Rocket hit with RESPA class-action lawsuitSimilar to recent lawsuits filed against Zillow, the homebuyer plaintiffs say they were pressured by agents who steered them toward Rocket’s lending services.January 26, 2026
- Real Brokerage CEO sued in relation to agent’s divorceA Utah man seeks $5M for “alienation of affection.” CEO Tamir Poleg admits to a brief relationship with the man’s spouse, a Real agent, but denies wrongdoing.January 26, 2026
- Trends 2026: The uncertain future of real estate’s open marketplaceBroad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.January 26, 2026
- NAR ‘shouldn’t be competing with members,’ Hoby Hanna saysHoward Hanna’s CEO weighs in on NAR’s evolving role and explains why he believes control over listing distribution will define the industry’s next phase.January 24, 2026
- Why your data strategy matters more than your tech stackClean, connected data drives successful brokerages. Lone Wolf Foundation, the industry’s cloud, puts control back in real estate pros’ hands.
- eXp, Real nab teams in the Northwest; BHGRE notches big renewalPlus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.January 24, 2026
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- Fed meeting preview; ‘limited impact’ of Trump’s housing planThe Fed isn’t expected to cut rates next week. Plus, the CFPB secures temporary funding; report questions corporate home purchase ban; HOMES Act advances.January 23, 2026
- NAR report touts transparency, but a key omission remainsThe trade group’s first public annual report emphasizes reform and accountability but omits membership figures, a basic measure of organizational health.January 23, 2026
- Lower rates, cooling prices prompt cautious optimism for buyersThough recent data offers mixed signals for the spring season, economists believe the year ahead will be “more constructive” for homebuyers.January 22, 2026
- Chris Heller a ‘force multiplier’ for Place’s expansionThe former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.January 22, 2026
- ‘Inflated’ agent fees cost consumers thousands, report claimsStandard commission practices harm consumers and fail to reward good agents (or discourage bad ones), according to a new report from the Consumer Policy Center.January 22, 2026
- NAR discrimination case dismissed; Zillow clashes with FTCRoshani Sheth’s case was dismissed with prejudice. Plus, Zillow and the FTC bicker over discovery; judge blocks a motion filed by Gibson settlement objectors.January 21, 2026
- ‘Playmakers’: The ‘No. 1 way to get more views on social media’Watch the conversation as marketing strategist Neel Dhingra lays out a 90-day video content plan for agents and reveals the key to winning online.January 21, 2026
- Trump’s housing-related order leaves ‘key questions’ hangingThe president mentioned his executive action and addressed other housing concerns while speaking at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21.January 21, 2026
- Realtor.com launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ home search platformPlus, ATTOM acquires ResiShares tech assets; Restb.ai unveils appraisal tool; Gulf Coast MLS integrates RealReports platform; Rechat partners with The Agency.January 21, 2026
- Mortgage rates jump as global tensions flareTrump’s vow to seize Greenland prompted threats of retaliatory tariffs from the EU, putting pressure on Treasury bonds and sending rates up (and stocks down).January 20, 2026
- NAR bets big on ‘stronger’ broker relationshipsThe trade association’s first-ever annual report elevates brokers, emphasizes transaction-focused value and reframes MLS policy with an eye toward legal risk.January 20, 2026
- Zillow hit with another lawsuit over allegations of steeringA real estate agent in Washington state filed a class-action case claiming she and her team were penalized after refusing to refer clients to Zillow Home Loans.January 20, 2026
- Affordability forecast indicates ‘small-wins year’ for housingAccording 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.January 19, 2026
- Hoby Hanna’s advice for indies after Compass-Anywhere mergerThe deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said.January 17, 2026
- Compass expands in SC; United debuts agent investment programPlus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán.January 17, 2026
- Major win advances REMAX Canada’s goal ‘to be No. 1 everywhere’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.January 16, 2026
- Builders kick off 2026 in a downbeat moodBuilder confidence dipped in January amid higher construction costs and affordability concerns, according to the NAHB — and many have reported cutting prices.January 16, 2026
- A seismic moment: What the Compass-Anywhere merger really signalsThe 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.January 16, 2026
- CubiCasa, Realtor.com partner; Property Shield picks up Colorado MLSPlus, Benutech launches an AI-driven document verification tool; WFG makes new financial planning tech available to agents.January 15, 2026
