Private listings don't expand consumer choice — they narrow it
When agents and brokerages limit access to information, consumers are unable to weigh all their options, inherently constraining their range of choices.
July 24, 2026
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- Fathom reveals ‘material weaknesses’ in financial reportingThe firm said it’s implementing a plan to “effectively remediate” the issues, which were largely tied to an M&A side deal hidden by Fathom’s former CEO.July 23, 2026
- Howard Hanna nabs Maine’s top indie in latest M&AThe family-owned firm notches another acquisition — and enters the Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts markets — with the addition of Portside Real Estate.Updated July 24, 2026
- Surging oil prices, T-bonds push mortgage rates closer to 7%The Iran war escalation is spooking financial markets and raising inflation concerns. And next week’s Fed meeting isn’t likely to “signal any immediate relief.”July 23, 2026
- New KW leaders given clear mandate: Accelerate growthThe franchisor has added four new roles focused on performance, agent attraction and commercial growth to “create more opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive.”July 23, 2026
- PLACE names new EVP; SERHANT adds luxury sales execProptech veteran Mike Ryan joins PLACE as EVP of business development. Plus, Nick Janovsky will oversee luxury sales for SERHANT along Florida’s Gulf Coast.July 23, 2026
- The listing goldmine brokerages are ignoring: Their own databaseAI has finally made sphere marketing practical at scale. How brokerage leaders are turning databases into listing engines.
- New wrinkle in commissions settlement as Flexmls withholds dataThe Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs filed a motion today after FBS “refused” to provide listing and seller data MLSs agreed to release per the settlement terms.July 22, 2026
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- Judiciary subcommittee summons Compass, MRED CEOs for briefingAs part of an antitrust review, Robert Reffkin and Rebecca Jensen have been called upon to answer questions about their companies’ private listings partnership.July 22, 2026
- NAR outlines strategic plan progress: 'The goal is simple'The association detailed its lobbying efforts, legal wins, policy clarifications and more in its second update on the three-year plan adopted last fall.July 22, 2026
- Corcoran affiliate scores recruiting wins; FirstTeam, Compass expandThe Long Island firm has added two teams to its new Merrick office. Plus, Compass opens on Shelter Island; FirstTeam adds California Central Coast office; more.July 22, 2026
- NAR’s investment arm makes inroads with Mexican associationSecond Century Ventures has partnered with Mexico’s Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. Plus, RACC joins Stellar MLS as a corporate shareholder.July 22, 2026
- Purchasing power is up, but that’s not helping homebuyersA report comparing the cost of living in 1974 to 2024 shows that rent burdens are relatively lighter today, but home prices have outpaced gains in buying power.July 21, 2026
- Jay Papasan to end 26-year ‘wild ride’ as Keller Williams VPThe longtime KW executive said he’ll remain active as a writer and coach, and intends to stay involved with his family businesses.July 21, 2026
- How home inspections fit into the housing affordability pictureFor buyers with stretched budgets, unexpected repairs can break the bank. Yet home inspector regulation is spotty, and the cost of incompetence can be high.July 21, 2026
- Compass unveils ‘AI Assistant’; brokerage comparison tool launchesThe AI tool is integrated into Compass’ Home Platform. Plus, Redfin partners with The Weather Company; Realtor.com expands Market Clock footprint; more.July 21, 2026
- Windermere appoints first C-level growth leaderDiana Wall brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role as chief growth officer. Plus, Windermere Signature Properties President and CEO Pat Shea to depart.July 20, 2026
- Agents a ‘powerful’ influence on private listing choiceA recent survey of homesellers revealed marketing preferences, expectations (and disappointments), and how sellers use AI to second-guess agent recommendations.July 20, 2026
- Long & Foster heir continues 6-decade legacy with boutique firmBoomer Foster, whose uncle founded Long & Foster in 1968, launched Paul Wesley Real Estate with a people-focused mission and a foundation of “big-company tech.”July 18, 2026
- Sotheby’s nabs $265M team; BHGRE M&A pushes agent count to 1,200The Kogevinas Group moves to Sotheby’s Montecito. Plus, Exceed Realty joins BHGRE Realty Connect; Compass adds Osborne Group; REMAX grows in Texas; more.July 18, 2026
- Foreclosures, short sales rise as homeowners weigh their optionsForeclosures jumped over 20% in the first half of 2026 while short-sale transactions increased 16% in Q1, according to new data from ATTOM and Realtor.com.July 17, 2026
- Louisiana association matches NTREIS payments – for Realtors onlyNWLAR’s CEO says the move reaffirms “the MLS as the best point of entry for listings” and signals strong support for “the value of Realtor membership.”July 17, 2026
- New home construction slows amid ‘difficult cost environment’June’s surge in housing starts was limited to the multifamily sector, while single-family starts and permits fell. Builder confidence also continues to decline.July 17, 2026
- How agents can help young adults facing ‘emotional’ housing crisisThough recent industry debate has mostly focused on sellers, buyers are the ones facing extreme challenges in today’s market, HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly says.July 17, 2026
- How Real’s acquisition stands to impact REMAX brokersDespite the talk of mutual benefit, many franchisees could be adversely affected if the deal goes through, because Real will still be competing with them.July 17, 2026
- High rates, home prices to blame for ‘tepid housing market’Mortgage rates climbed to a 10-month high this week as falling pending home sales already point to a slow summer housing market.July 16, 2026
- Can NAR build an ethics-monitoring tool — and will it?The trade association’s use of AI for trademark enforcement is raising questions about whether such tools could also help flag member-posted unethical content.July 16, 2026
