Trump signs order to ‘make homeownership more affordable’
NAR applauded the move, saying it “takes steps toward making homeownership more sustainable.” Plus, corporate homebuyer rules proposed; some lumber tariffs cut.
October 22, 2026
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- Rates drop, but damage to housing’s fall season ‘already done’While the 30-year mortgage rate fell for the first time in two months, to 7.32%, it remains a barrier to would-be buyers who still feel priced out.October 22, 2026
- ARMLS, 5 other MLSs sue Compass over pressure campaignThe six organizations are asking the court to declare that their cooperation rules are not anticompetitive in the face of an "imminent threat" from Compass.October 22, 2026
- Realtor associations spar in court over failed merger attemptA small Realtor association filed suit against its former CEO and the Long Island Board of Realtors, alleging they conspired to merge without authorization.October 22, 2026
- Home prices fell nationally, but affordability isn’t improvingATTOM reported a 2% year-over-year decline in median home prices in Q3, but it wasn’t enough to counteract the effects of rising mortgage rates and inflation.October 21, 2026
- Compass sues REMAX President Alex VidalThe brokerage giant claims Vidal’s move to REMAX from ERA Real Estate, now under the Compass banner, violated a non-compete agreement.October 21, 2026
- What homebuyers want: An all-in-one experience, coordinated by their agentAs homebuying grows more complex, new research shows buyers want a seamless, agent-led experience that connects every part of the transaction.
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- StreetEasy adds status options so listings can ‘build momentum’Zillow’s NYC-focused portal now offers agents a 14-day window to pre-market properties without accruing days on market or displaying price changes.October 21, 2026
- Ex-REMAX president moves to proptech; Sotheby’s appoints new CEONick Bailey will lead growth and strategy at AuthoritySignal AI. Plus, longtime Sotheby’s CEO Philip White steps down; Opendoor’s president exits; more.Updated October 22, 2026
- Former eXp agents settle in assault case 2 days into trialDavid Golden and Michael Bjorkman, who were accused of drugging and sexually assaulting another eXp agent, have reached a confidential deal with the plaintiff.October 21, 2026
- Slow market makes homebuying ‘less attractive’ for investorsThe share of investor home purchases has changed little from previous years, but the number of transactions has fallen, according to a new Realtor.com report.October 21, 2026
- Colorado MLS debuts search portal; Orion expands insurance programelevateMLS launches a consumer site with a commitment to listing agents. Plus, an Orion-HUB partnership brings new insurance options to MLSs nationwide.October 20, 2026
- Pending sales, builder confidence plummet to lowest levels in yearsPending sales dropped 7.3% month-over-month in September, falling to the lowest level recorded in at least 25 years, according to NAR data.October 20, 2026
- HouseCanary, Side partner as Google Listings Program expandsThe deal reflects Side’s goal for its partners to have “as many options as possible so they can run their businesses the way they want,” CEO Guy Gal said.October 20, 2026
- Real Brokerage’s latest AI tech targets agent busyworkLeo Pro, unveiled this week, is designed to help relieve the “operational burden” agents face by simplifying marketing tasks and streamlining lead management.October 20, 2026
- OneKey is latest MLS to strike back at CompassThe New York-based MLS said it will not change its rules governing how publicly marketed listings are shared because the cooperative model “is worth defending.”October 20, 2026
- Zillow’s home search tools now available in ClaudeThe launch comes a year after Zillow’s app in ChatGPT debuted. Plus, RealPlus links NYC listing data with AI chatbots; Pairgap’s website gets a makeover; more.October 20, 2026
- Why flexibility is 'critical' for aspiring real estate leadersWendy Forsythe, COO at eXp Realty, discusses her approach to leadership and the advice she gives rising agents to help them move forward and avoid burnout.October 19, 2026
- eXp Realty, AGNT, Sanford settle sexual assault caseAn Oct. 18 filing indicates Anya Roberts and the corporate defendants reached a “confidential settlement.” The trial against two former eXp agents will proceed.October 19, 2026
- Trial begins for former eXp agents accused of sexual assaultTwo former eXp agents accused of drugging and sexually assaulting another agent go on trial. The plaintiff and corporate defendants have meanwhile settled.Updated October 19, 2026
- If ethics are so important, violations should be publicizedRealtors pledge to abide by a Code of Ethics, but complaints are handled behind closed doors, giving consumers little incentive to report bad actors.October 17, 2026
- Christie’s, SERHANT expand in New Jersey; 2 Fargo firms uniteCIRE launches new company-owned firm and gains an affiliate. Plus, SERHANT adds $1.8B NJ team; BHGRE picks up Fargo firm; Coldwell Banker opens in Korea; more.October 17, 2026
- Residential construction industry faces increasing labor shortageA recent NAHB survey found that immigration enforcement and competition from data center construction are siphoning off qualified housing-trade workers.October 16, 2026
- Compass follows through on vow to sue CRMLSThe brokerage giant sent the MLS a letter last month demanding rule changes and told Real Estate News last week that it would follow the letter with a lawsuit.October 16, 2026
- IRE, Real Geeks offer connections for AI assistantsAI Connect lets agents use their preferred chatbot for Real Geeks website updates. Plus, IRE unveils BoldTrail MCP; The Agency, Smartify Media partner; more.October 16, 2026
- Senators urge FTC to examine ‘deceptive’ real estate practicesDemocrats Booker and Warren sent a letter to the FTC chair warning that some industry practices may harm consumers and exacerbate the affordability crisis.October 15, 2026
- Mortgage rates fall amid AI concerns — despite rising inflationAn artificial intelligence stock selloff spooked many investors late this week, pushing some to embrace 10-year Treasury bonds as 30-year mortgage rates dipped.October 15, 2026
