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- eXp drawn into Zillow RESPA caseA spokesperson for the brokerage said eXp “will vigorously defend against these claims which we believe have absolutely no merit.”April 16, 2026
- Redfin makes pre-marketing pitch to NWMLSIn a Redfin blog post, Rocket exec Joe Rath makes a case for “more flexibility” for sellers — while asking Washington state’s largest MLS to change its rules.April 16, 2026
- ‘Increasingly worse vibes’ hampering spring housing marketThough mortgage rates are ticking down and home price appreciation has dropped year-over-year, widespread economic uncertainty continues sapping demand.April 16, 2026
- HAR subscribers gain enhanced access to real-time dataReal estate data company Repliers is also becoming the exclusive access point for three of HAR.com’s subscriber-only data sets.Updated April 16, 2026
- Realty One, The Agency settle in homebuyer commissions caseThe firms are the latest to opt into Tuccori, a settlement NAR also joined — but that deal is now under fire. Plus, Veterans United pushes back in RESPA case.Updated April 16, 2026
- 24 more brokerages join Zillow Preview as public pre-market listings grow
- SERHANT goes big in the Golden State; C21 Circle enters MichiganThe luxury firm made a grand entrance in California with its launch in five cities. Plus, Lamacchia adds Bay State team; REMAX Premier grows in Chicago; more.April 15, 2026
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- Builder confidence wanes as material costs riseNAHB’s April survey found that higher construction material costs — stemming from surging fuel prices — and the slow housing market are weighing on builders.April 15, 2026
- Share of first-time buyers sinks to record lowOnly 21% of recent homebuyers were first-timers, according to a new NAR report, with younger millennials accounting for the biggest year-over-year drop.April 15, 2026
- 2 Texas associations to merge; MLS alliance expands in FloridaMembers will vote soon on a SABOR-FRAR merger. Plus, Southeast MLS Alliance adds realMLS; Florida orgs dismissed from lawsuit; UCO expands MLS pitch overseas.Updated April 15, 2026
- Nearly 1 in 10 home shoppers open to renting or buyingAbout 8% of Zillow users search for rental and for-sale listings simultaneously, with the share increasing in many of the country’s priciest metros.April 14, 2026
- StreetEasy product aims to give agents an ‘edge’ in tough marketThe new membership offering can help NYC agents “show exactly why they’re the right choice.” Plus, Lubbock MLS adds “want-listings”; valuation franchise grows.April 14, 2026
- Across the US, the ‘New Compass’ is running away with the leadA recent analysis of home sales in top Compass markets shows just how much the brokerage has increased its market share since acquiring Anywhere.April 14, 2026
- Spring market ‘fragile’ as existing home sales hit 9-month lowThe rise in mortgage rates seen since the war in Iran began prompted NAR to revise its 2026 forecast, with only a 4% uptick in existing home sales now expected.April 13, 2026
- Third Point abandons CoStar investment in wake of squabbleAfter publicly criticizing the company’s management and spending on Homes.com, activist investor Third Point has sold its ownership stake in CoStar Group.April 13, 2026
- Florida franchise claims E&V tried to ‘destroy’ its operationsEngel & Völkers Florida, which operated dozens of shops in the state, has sued E&V Americas over the early termination of its master franchise agreement.April 13, 2026
- Zillow COO: ‘Preview’ idea first conceived 2 years agoJun Choo explains how Preview is different from other “Coming Soon” products — and decidedly pro-consumer. “We’re not backtracking on any of our philosophy.”April 11, 2026
- ‘Powerhouse’ REMAX firms unite; Real expands in US, CanadaArizona’s REMAX Solutions has merged with REMAX Fine Properties. Plus, Real picks up 75 agents; $25M team joins Compass; indie firm launches in NYC; more.April 11, 2026
- Housing market in a ‘psychological freeze’ as confidence fallsInflation rose 3.3% in March and consumer confidence has hit a new low. Plus, judge upholds quashed Fed subpoenas; White House pitches $10.7B cuts to HUD; more.April 10, 2026
- NAR, Elliman opt into Tuccori homebuyer settlementThe association will pay more than $52 million to resolve claims brought by homebuyers. Elliman, Anywhere, Real and others also chose to settle via Tuccori.April 10, 2026
- T3 Sixty, Real Estate News founder shares cancer diagnosisStefan Swanepoel says he’s “very optimistic” and will remain active and engaged with the industry as company leaders continue to execute on his vision.April 10, 2026
- Gibson claims against Berkshire Hathaway Energy will proceedThe holding company is not off the hook simply because its subsidiary, HomeServices of America, already settled a similar case, the court ruled.April 9, 2026
- 5-week rate climb ends — but sustained drop is ‘unlikely’Though the housing market had some momentum earlier this year, economists now say a “fog of uncertainty” has settled over the spring homebuying season.April 9, 2026
- Shilo, Rechat, Lofty add AI tools; associations bolster agent safetyNew AI features offer coaching tips, lead nurturing and client conversation management. Plus, 5 more Realtor associations partner with Tether RE.April 9, 2026
- eXp loses bid to get fraud claims tossed in sexual misconduct casePlaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in 2023 have met the legal standard to claim fraudulent misrepresentation by the firm and its parent company, a court ruled.April 8, 2026
- Iran ceasefire may not quell mortgage rate volatilityRates fell today, but even if the situation in the Middle East improves, it will take time for the U.S. economy — and the housing market — to get back on track.April 8, 2026
