TechNorthStarMLS, REcore unveil ‘Project NexusRE’ The platform is in development, with early testing expected soon. The goal? To give brokers and MLSs more insight into who and what is accessing listings data.Meghan RoosJune 12, 2026
IndustryWashington’s new private listings law ‘purposefully vague’The real estate marketing law, which took effect June 11, would seem to prohibit Compass Private Exclusives — but the brokerage interprets it differently.Lillian DickersonJune 11, 2026
BrokeragesNew ‘marketing transparency’ form a ‘protective tool’ for buyersWindermere Real Estate’s addendum aims to counter efforts to obscure listing details and help buyers “gauge whether relevant information is being withheld.”Amie FisherJune 11, 2026
IndustryGoogle to serve up real estate listings nationwideAfter testing out a limited pilot program in eight major markets, HouseCanary’s partnership with the search giant is expanding across all 50 states.Andrea V. BrambilaJune 11, 2026
BrokerageseXp World Holdings enters a new chapter as AGNT era beginseXp Realty’s parent company, now based in Texas, has a new identity to reflect “who we have always been and who we are building toward,” said CEO Glenn Sanford.Meghan RoosJune 11, 2026
By the NumbersSpring homebuying season winds down with no sign of a rallyPending sales remain sluggish as mortgage rates tick back up, but for buyers who are ready to commit, “the door is open” to negotiate favorable terms.Dave GallagherJune 11, 2026
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TechAI poised to ‘break’ agent commission model, report saysA new Alloy Advisors report suggests consumers are overpaying for about half of the costs involved in selling a home as AI streamlines the transaction process.Andrea V. BrambilaJune 11, 2026
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TechRechat opens platform to brokerages; Land id integrates CanvaBrokers and teams can now build custom apps via Rechat. Plus, Lofty opens transaction portal; MetroList debuts ‘nora’; John L. Scott launches AI search; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 11, 2026
Tech1 in 2 home shoppers open to buying without human helpA majority of prospective buyers also said that they would trust AI-provided mortgage assistance, according to a new survey from Veterans United Home Loans.Dave GallagherJune 11, 2026
MLS/AssnCMLS appoints new CEO at a ‘pivotal time’ for the industryJessica Edgerton, chief legal officer at LeadingRE, will join CMLS on July 1. The move, she said, comes “at a moment when our work has never mattered more.”Amie FisherJune 11, 2026
IndustryKW, REMAX deals in Batton move forward; CoStar blasts ZillowThe settlements appear close to final approval. Plus, CoStar says Zillow’s trying to “avoid accountability” in copyright case; VU asks court to toss RESPA suit.Lillian DickersonJune 10, 2026
By the NumbersMortgage rates hold steady as inflation hits 3-year highWhile energy prices pushed overall inflation up to 4.2% in May, core inflation was lower than expected, possibly staving off a near-term rate hike by the Fed.Dave GallagherJune 10, 2026
IndustryZillow rival asks judge to deny injunction in MRED listings battleCoStar, which operates competing portal Homes.com, filed a brief on Wednesday saying the court shouldn’t reward Zillow’s “own anticompetitive conduct.”Dave GallagherJune 10, 2026
MLS/AssnDon’t believe the hype: There is no ‘national MLS’A handful of MLSs have recently opened their doors to agents nationwide — but saying “anyone can join” isn’t the same as having comprehensive data coverage. Cameron Paine, CEO, MARIS MLSJune 10, 2026
By the NumbersThe strongest buyers markets? Former pandemic boom townsBuyers have the biggest advantage in Sun Belt cities that saw a surge in home construction during the first half of the decade.Lillian DickersonJune 9, 2026
AgentsWhat today’s agents want from tomorrow’s brokeragesStrong tech offerings are crucial, agents said during a recent T3 Sixty webinar — but brokerages shouldn’t sleep on networking and marketing support.Meghan RoosJune 9, 2026
By the NumbersExisting home sales rose in May, but momentum may not lastSale closings likely benefitted from an earlier drop in mortgage rates. With rates back on the rise, the coming months may be slow for existing home sales.Dave GallagherJune 9, 2026
IndustryeXp promotes exec with ‘360-degree view’ to help the firm scaleWendy Forsythe climbs the ranks after 2 years as CMO. Plus, Dan Firda now CEO at Brands by Integra; Sotheby’s names regional leader; NTREIS hires MLS tech exec.Real Estate News StaffJune 8, 2026
By the NumbersHousing market improvements stall compared to 2025 gainsMay data shows an uptick in existing home sales as pending sales stay flat — signs that buyers and sellers have little momentum this spring homebuying season.Dave GallagherJune 8, 2026
IndustryIndustry has phased marketing debate all wrong, paper saysA recent WAV Group white paper seeks to reframe the debate dividing the industry by comparing coming-soon and private listings to a company’s IPO preparation.Lillian DickersonJune 8, 2026
IndustryRealtracs listings still flowing to Zillow as talks continueThe MLS said that while negotiations remain productive, it will not cut any data feeds. Realtracs is also in discussions with three other top search portals. Lillian DickersonUpdated June 8, 2026
BrokeragesReal can help REMAX agents triple their business, CEO saysReal CEO Tamir Poleg and REMAX CEO Erik Carlson explain why unifying the two companies will create an enhanced value proposition for their agents.Meghan RoosJune 6, 2026
Brokerages3 M&As at C21; The Agency snags $2B agent; Real adds 2 firmsC21 affiliates unite along the East Coast and in Montana. Plus, Real gains over 50 agents; The Brownstone Boys launch Compass team; REMAX Gold adds team; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 6, 2026
IndustryOfferpad announces reverse stock split amid delisting threatThe iBuyer, which was at risk of being bumped from the NYSE due to its low share price, is implementing a 1-for-10 split slated to take effect next week.Meghan RoosJune 5, 2026
IndustryJudge denies Zillow’s request for MRED-Compass calls, emailsThe court said the portal’s request for the allegedly “conspiratorial communications” was “unduly burdensome," but agreed to extend Zillow's TRO against MRED. Lillian DickersonJune 5, 2026
By the NumbersA strong jobs report ‘complicates’ the mortgage rate outlookThe U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, which could boost consumer confidence. But it ups the odds of a June rate hike and will likely keep mortgage rates elevated.Amie FisherJune 5, 2026