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- NWMLS counterclaim strikes back at Compass over ‘deceptive scheme’The Washington-based MLS, which was sued by the brokerage a year ago, said it’s fighting “a battle for the future of the American real estate market.”April 3, 2026
- The MLS will evolve. Who gets to shape what comes next?The strength of the MLS lies in how participants use it to move the industry forward, with cooperative competition, transparency, and a focus on the consumer.April 3, 2026
- Older empty nesters still own about 1 in 4 large homesBaby boomers whose kids live elsewhere own about 28% of the nation’s large homes while millennial parents — who own about 16% — struggle for a slice of the pie.April 2, 2026
- Housing market in a ‘holding pattern’ as rates hit 7-month highHomebuyers and sellers appear to be hesitating, with mortgage application activity stalling as weekly average rates hit 6.46% following five weeks of increases.April 2, 2026
- NAR’s committee overhaul continues with a focus on ‘expertise’A new “Expertise Profile” will now be part of the application process. “We want members with the right experience, ideas and leadership,” NAR’s president said.April 2, 2026
- 24 more brokerages join Zillow Preview as public pre-market listings grow
- Pocket listings really do sell for more — at least in DallasNew research analyzing 20 years of metro-area transactions found that homes sold off-market earned a 1.7% premium — but the findings may not apply elsewhere.April 1, 2026
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- Real estate stock prices have taken a big hit in the past yearSome companies have seen their share prices drop by 30% — or more — over the past year amid sluggish housing market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty.April 1, 2026
- How real estate agents view commissions, PLNs and MLS valueCompensation remains stable, but agents have mixed views on private listings and consolidation — and they want more from MLSs, a Cotality/ResiClub survey found.April 1, 2026
- NAR vows to ‘evolve’ governance, announces committee reductionsEight of the association’s 95-plus committees will be sunset this year in “an important first step” toward increasing efficiency, NAR’s president said.April 1, 2026
- Judge OKs eXp, Weichert deals after 18-month battleeXp settled for $34M in the case known as Hooper, while Weichert will pay $8.5M. Both deals made in late 2024 received preliminary approval last spring.March 31, 2026
- NAR prevails in another mandatory membership caseA judge said the claims in the case known as Hardy were “contradicted by reality.” Plus, plaintiffs in the Taylor case challenge Zillow’s motion to dismiss.March 31, 2026
- Opendoor acquires closing, escrow services; IRE launches new appThe iBuyer is adding Doma services and 85 of the tech company's employees. Plus, Inside Real Estate debuts “Streams”; HSoA launches “Maestro” agent platform.March 31, 2026
- Industry leaders continue to weigh in on Zillow PreviewReactions to the pre-market listing product center around seller choice, buyer access and “fair competition” — with a warning about potential DOJ scrutiny.March 31, 2026
- 1 in 2 homes spent at least 60 days on market in FebruaryWeak buyer demand and high home prices are contributing to the trend of listings lingering on the market, according to new Redfin data.March 30, 2026
- Compass promotes a ‘trusted leader’; KW elevates 25-year veteranRory Golod is now president of growth at Compass International Holdings, while Jason Abrams is Keller Williams’ new chief industry and strategy officer.Updated March 31, 2026
- Realtor.com the latest portal to launch search app in ChatGPTThe home-search company joins Zillow and Redfin with an AI integration designed to keep MLS data safe and agents central to the conversation.March 30, 2026
- Private listings aren’t about choice — they’re about powerThe debate focuses on consumers, marketing strategies, flexibility, privacy and even morality. But it’s really about who controls access to the housing market.March 28, 2026
- Compass, eXp, Real add teams; 2 BHGRE firms join forcesA 55-agent team joins Real in Dallas. Plus, Imagine Realty ERA Powered acquires family-run firm; The Agency enters Alaska; Elliman moves into Canada; more.March 28, 2026
- Dozens of industry groups take issue with housing bill provisionHousing advocates back most of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act but worry that its limits on institutional investors will impact the build-to-rent space.March 27, 2026
- How RealPage is turning the page after DOJ settlementThe rental software company has been reconnecting with customers and getting “crisper around how we message,” CEO Dirk Wakeham told Real Estate News.March 27, 2026
- CoStar claims Zillow is still using over 50K copyrighted photosCoStar alleges that Zillow “has the tools to stop” using CoStar-owned images at issue in a copyright infringement case but “is simply choosing not to.”Updated March 27, 2026
- How rising energy prices could change the course of home salesA new forecast from Zillow’s chief economist shows just how much the current geopolitical situation could affect the 2026 U.S. housing market.March 27, 2026
- Louisiana judge dismisses NAR 3-way agreement lawsuitThe ruling in the mandatory membership case ends most claims against NAR and local associations, but federal claims against an MLS exec could be refiled.March 26, 2026
- The ‘primary barrier’ to this spring’s homebuying seasonWeekly average mortgage rates just hit another 2026 high — but not all of the latest economic data spells doom and gloom for real estate’s busiest time of year.March 26, 2026
- How will Zillow’s latest AI feature impact agents?The company says Zillow AI mode will help consumers navigate questions early in the home search process, freeing up agents to focus on high-value work.March 26, 2026
