A spring without sub-6% mortgages? Blame the war in Iran
Rates fell below a key threshold in February, setting the stage for a more promising home-shopping season. Now, we could be stuck in a familiar, anemic pattern.
March 25, 2026
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- Some homes are getting cheaper, creating an entry point for buyersWhile the median price of an existing home has remained relatively flat, prices of new and manufactured homes have fallen since the pandemic-era buying frenzy.March 24, 2026
- SourceRE launches MLS data tracker; State-Wide MLS adds RealReportsData Dye follows listing data as it moves through feeds, flagging violations. Plus, Offerpad unveils new AI platforms; FSBO platform Ownli goes national; more.March 24, 2026
- Hanna Holdings jockeys to join Tuccori commissions settlementPlaintiffs in Davis v. Hanna Holdings claim that the firm “paid a bargain-basement price” to end litigation in the homebuyer commissions case.March 24, 2026
- ‘Playmakers’: The brokerage strategy that’s losing steamWatch the conversation as T3 Sixty CEO Jack Miller discusses consolidation, Zillow’s “potent counter move” to Compass — and what to prioritize in a slow market.March 24, 2026
- Real has ‘a long runway’ for future growth, says CGONew growth leader Jason Cassity isn’t trying to “shake things up,” but to help the firm be more strategic about what it’s already good at: attracting agents.March 24, 2026
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- Sellers outnumber buyers by largest margin in over a decadeThere were 46.3% more homesellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in February, according to Redfin data — the largest gap since at least 2013.March 23, 2026
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- In an era of brokerage M&As, integration matters more than everAs consolidation picks up, firms that manage transitions well retain more talent, sustain productivity and capture the growth the deal promised to deliver.March 23, 2026
- Chair Powell has ‘no intention’ of leaving Fed until DOJ probe endsWith his replacement’s confirmation stalled, Powell could remain Fed chair for some time. Plus, “terrible timing” for mortgage rate surge; states sue HUD; more.March 21, 2026
- Real, eXp, Compass notch big recruiting winsLegends brings 55 agents to Real; eXp gains 50-agent firm, 140-agent SoCal team; seven Side teams move to Compass. Plus, C21 New Millennium expands C-suite.March 21, 2026
- CRMLS to ‘give revenue back’; a tech upgrade for BeachesMLSThe California MLS will start redistributing listing data revenue to brokerages next month. Plus, a brand refresh for IRES; RACI partners with TrustFunds.March 20, 2026
- Hope for sub-6% mortgages evaporates as rates jump againThree weeks into the war in Iran, mortgage rates have climbed above 6.5% — the highest level in over six months — after dipping briefly below 6% in February.March 20, 2026
- Robert Reffkin says he’s ‘pro-MLS’ — but doubles down on criticismThe Compass Intl. Holdings CEO vowed to defend agents who are penalized for following “seller-directed” marketing plans while insisting he supports the MLS.March 20, 2026
- Compass case against NWMLS will proceedIn a Mar. 19 ruling, a judge denied the Seattle-area MLS’s motion to dismiss, stating that Compass had made “plausible claims” of competitive harm.March 20, 2026
- Zillow’s ‘simplified’ listing standards make the MLS optionalAlongside its March 17 launch of Zillow Preview, the company published updated, more flexible listing rules to reflect the “reality” of “the listing landscape.”Updated March 20, 2026
- Early-year new home sales ‘very disappointing’The year began with the slowest new home sales pace since October 2022. But inventory is up and the median price has fallen — both positive signs for buyers.March 19, 2026
- Mortgage rates hit 2026 high as peak homebuying season beginsConcerns about inflation and the wider U.S. economy are driving up mortgage rates as the housing market embarks on what is typically its busiest time of year.March 19, 2026
- Compass, Rocket to MLS leaders: ‘We can no longer stand idly by’The real estate giants accused several MLSs of “actively working against” agents, adding, “we will not accept rules” dictating how listings can be marketed.Updated March 20, 2026
- Listing during these weeks could net sellers thousands moreNew reports from Realtor.com and Zillow identify the ideal listing windows as demand — and competition — builds.March 18, 2026
- Fed holds rates steady, but inflation could stymie spring salesMortgage rates didn’t shift significantly after the Fed’s unsurprising announcement, but rising prices — not rates — could be a bigger concern for homebuyers.March 18, 2026
- Compass drops lawsuit after Zillow embraces pre-marketingThe industry’s largest brokerage had sued the home search site over its Listings Access Standards, which conflict with Compass’ marketing approach.Updated March 20, 2026
- Former Anywhere exec Sue Yannaccone is now COO at CompassAfter leading Anywhere Brands for more than five years, Yannaccone has been appointed chief operating officer of Compass following its acquisition of Anywhere.March 18, 2026
- How Zillow’s pre-marketing move shifts the competitive landscapeThe winners? Zillow and its launch partners, who gain a recruiting advantage. The losers? Small independents — and MLSs, who should see this as a wake-up call.March 18, 2026
- MRED MLS moves to make association membership optionalOn March 19, the large Midwest MLS’s board will consider dropping association membership as a requirement for MLS data access.March 18, 2026
- eXp makes pre-market deal with Homes.com, Realtor.comThe brokerage says the move, which also includes HouseCanary’s ComeHome.com, expands consumer access while avoiding exclusive portal agreements.March 18, 2026
- HomeServices CEO ‘skeptical’ of real estate’s litigation trendAs a “recovering” lawyer, Chris Kelly doesn’t think issues like private listings should be decided by a court — especially if consumer interests get overlooked.March 18, 2026
