FirstTeam pushes US expansion forward; REMAX enters Libya
FirstTeam now operates in four Western states. Plus, The Agency adds office in Colorado; Corcoran affiliate enters Cape Cod; CIRE announces exec appointments.
February 11, 2026
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- Surprising jobs data paints a ‘muddy picture’ of the economyThe latest employment report makes a case for “cautious optimism” ahead of the spring homebuying season — if job and wage growth continue.February 11, 2026
- NAR applauds Congress’ ‘bold action’ on housingA bipartisan housing package is headed to the Senate. Plus, FHFA repeals 2024 fair housing rule; Congress reauthorizes NFIP; new jobs, inflation data coming.February 10, 2026
- Zillow beats investor forecasts with double-digit revenue gainsThe company’s mortgage and rentals divisions continued to drive growth at the end of 2025, with overall revenue up 18% year-over-year in Q4.Updated February 11, 2026
- What consumers think is causing the housing affordability crisisA majority of Americans think that people aren’t making enough money to afford homes — and high mortgage rates aren’t helping, according to a Bright MLS survey.February 10, 2026
- Compass, Fathom announce new presidentsNeda Navab, former president of brokerage operations, has been promoted to a leading role in Compass’ post-merger org, while Lori Muller joins Fathom from EXIT.February 10, 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.
- NMMLS adopts reData platform; CRMLS, NAVICA, OR Realtors add toolsNAVICA partners with Solid Earth while Oregon Realtors joins forces with SkySlope. Plus, CRMLS adds Tuesday app, RentEdge; iGUIDE launches Site Plans.Updated February 10, 2026
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- ARMLS CEO to retire; ATTOM makes C-suite appointmentMatt Consalvo will leave his post at ARMLS in 2027. Plus, Kara Taylor is named ATTOM’s chief growth officer; John R. Wood Christie’s names a new VP of sales.February 9, 2026
- SERHANT introduces Boston leaders; The Agency enters WVPlus, high-end specialist Justin Alexander joins The Agency Beverly Hills; Keller Williams launches in Egypt; Century 21 North East, Elliman welcome new agents.February 7, 2026
- Redfin brings its home search to ChatGPT through new appThe announcement comes 4 months after Zillow became the first portal to launch an app in ChatGPT — a move that stirred debate about AI’s wider industry impact.February 6, 2026
- Zillow can continue enforcing private listing ban, judge rulesIn a Feb. 6 ruling, a judge denied Compass’ injunction request, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm and skepticism of conspiracy, monopoly claims.February 6, 2026
- Realtor.com a bright spot in News Corp earningsThe home search site’s CEO, Damian Eales, touts “the most engaged audience in the industry” and support for MLSs as fuel for future growth.February 6, 2026
- What’s a ‘good’ mortgage rate — according to buyers?Though mortgage rates aren’t expected to change much in 2026, many prospective buyers are holding out hope for a sudden drop, a Clever Real Estate survey found.February 6, 2026
- 5 more settlements approved in Gibson commissions caseThe formal approval granted in the Gibson case on Feb. 5 adds nearly $40 million to the larger settlement fund, which totals over $1 billion.February 5, 2026
- CoStar continues to refute ‘false narrative’ about Homes.comIn its latest response to investor criticism, CoStar says demands to offload the portal “demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of our business.”February 5, 2026
- Uptick in new listings offers hope for the chilly marketWith rates near three-year lows and new listings on the rise, market conditions are relatively decent for home shoppers ahead of the spring homebuying season.February 5, 2026
- Illinois pocket listings bill returns with narrower scopeThe revised proposal drops rentals and softens opt-out language. Meanwhile, a similar bill in Washington state has advanced to the Senate Rules Committee.February 5, 2026
- Homeownership rate climbs most among people under 35Slight improvements in affordability helped put more people in homes at the end of 2025, with year-over-year gains among the under 35 and 55-64 age groups.February 5, 2026
- Howard Hanna enters Philly; TX firm renews BHGRE dealPlus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group.February 4, 2026
- Ryan Schneider departs Anywhere after 8 years as CEOThe leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass.February 4, 2026
- Drop Homes.com, second major investor urges CoStarHedge fund D. E. Shaw joins Third Point in urging for immediate change at CoStar, warning that CEO Andy Florance’s bet has destroyed shareholder value.February 4, 2026
- Lofty, Breezy unveil AI operating systemsPlus, NAVICA’s new partnership integrates Restb.ai listing tools into the MLS, and Loft47’s platform expands to streamline the transaction management process.February 3, 2026
- Nearly two-thirds of homebuyers scored a discount in 2025A Redfin report found that the share of buyers paying less than the list price was up last year, and the average discount for those below-ask homes was 7.9%.February 3, 2026
- A notable week for tech M&A — and what it could meanConstellation Data Labs strengthens its foundation with REMAX deals; Purlin and Final Offer merge; LPT adds people-management software companies.February 3, 2026
- Why some teams are leaving the franchise model behindThree teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.February 3, 2026
- Keller Williams is first to settle in Batton, will pay $20MAfter five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”February 2, 2026
