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A 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%.

Constellation Data Labs strengthens its foundation with REMAX deals; Purlin and Final Offer merge; LPT adds people-management software companies.

Three teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.

After five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”

The iBuyer has bulked up it leadership team with new executive roles focused on analytics and strategy; Hanna Gorka to lead CB’s Midwest operations.

LERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.

The firms achieving the best results share some common traits — starting with strong leadership. See what else comprises the blueprint for brokerage success.

Plus, NAR-backed .RealEstate launches unified marketing and branding platform; HomeMatch integrates buyer discovery workflow into Follow Up Boss.

Plus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.

A new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.

The layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.

The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.

A Real Brokerage survey found agent optimism at an 11-month high amid improving affordability and signs that the housing market may be starting to recover.

A survey of brokerage leaders found that artificial intelligence tools are no longer a “curiosity” but an integral part of “the average agent’s daily workflow.”

Mortgage rates are holding steady, but purchase applications and pending sales are down as economic and political tensions heighten consumer uncertainty.

A dispute over company documents appears to be resolved. Plus, ex-SDAR CEO, eXp recruiter reach deals in separate cases; ex-Alliance CEO accused of defamation.

Following three 25-point cuts in the second half of 2025, the Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates steady, though housing activity remains “weak.”

The company rejected criticism of its spending and operations, defended its bet on Homes.com, and pointed to improving financials to validate its strategy.

"Joynt" platform aims to streamline co-buying and co-ownership. Plus, SkySlope expands to Hawaii; ATTOM unveils new tools; a Rechat-Local Logic integration.