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The slowdown is increasingly tied to hiring confidence and stalled migration — not just sub-3% mortgages, according to Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen.

Nearly a year after Stone Point’s investment, KW aligns its tech platform with fellow portfolio companies and embraces a third-party integration model.

As AI becomes more embedded in transactions, MLSs are pursuing a “license, not lawsuit” strategy to create guardrails, protect consumers — and limit legal risk.

Brokerage consolidation is accelerating, but sellers aren’t always winning — especially when assumptions and emotions factor into M&A negotiations.

The Keller Williams executive chairman delivered blunt takes on the big industry headlines, from criticism of Homes.com to the Rocket-Redfin “nothingburger.”

Real, ERA each add about 60 agents. Plus, $25M duo joins BHHS Chicago; new president at Harry Norman Realtors; E&V enters Poland; Elliman, CB nab luxury agents.

Several U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern over the merger’s speedy closing. Plus, SCOTUS strikes down tariffs; a new step in Fannie, Freddie IPO; more.

Teresa King Kinney announced plans to depart at the end of the year, capping a career that has spanned some of real estate’s most disruptive periods.

The Taylor case, filed in September 2025, claims Zillow Flex agents are pushed to steer clients to Zillow Home Loans — allegations the home search giant denies.

Erik Carlson also noted that REMAX is “well prepared” to shift to private listings if necessary, “but philosophically, we think that the consumer comes first.”

After a turbulent year, Opendoor’s revenue fell, but the company’s CEO is bullish on its potential. Rival iBuyer Offerpad, meanwhile, hopes to 3x transactions.

Three homebuyers, represented by Moehrl attorneys, filed a class-action suit claiming Veterans United Home Loans facilitates “illegal referrals and kickbacks.”

Rates fell to 6.01% this week, the lowest level in more than three years. But homebuying activity remains sluggish even as affordability steadily improves.

The workforce reductions land as the company launches a new AI initiative and engages in a public battle with hedge funds over Homes.com spending.

Broker Public Portal will power the New York-based MLS’s consumer site, with listings also appearing on Cribio.com. Plus, HAR and BBOR partner in SE Texas.

A year after joining REMAX, Chris Lim has been appointed president. Plus, Tela Gallagher Mathias joins Offerpad’s board; NAHB names 2026 leaders.

The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly sentiment score — which has hovered below 40 since April 2025 — dropped another point this month.

AI-generated content is already commonplace in real estate. As the tech evolves, will agents and consumers be able to trust what they’re seeing and signing?

Plus, GPAR to offer agent safety monitoring tool; Rayse nabs two new partnerships; Keyes Company launches digital platform to unify consumer, agent experiences.