The state of the housing market? It ‘sucks,’ Rocket CEO says
Varun Krishna thinks the industry “is not working” as it should — which is why he’s pushing for modernization, inventory fixes and a better consumer experience.
April 22, 2026
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- New AI marketing tools aim to produce pro-quality contentDelta Create Studio can pull from its CRM and Canva, while Editora turns listing photos into “cinematic” videos. Plus, SoFi forms agent advisory council; more.April 22, 2026
- Compass takes majority stake in Peerage USA HoldingsThe debt-restructuring move gives Compass International Holdings 51% ownership and a potential path to more control of a company tied to Sotheby’s franchises.April 22, 2026
- HomeServices names new SVP; ENRG appoints brokerage leaderLacey Conway, formerly president of Long & Foster, is now SVP at HomeServices of America. Plus, Donnie Pingaro promoted to chief brokerage officer at ENRG.April 22, 2026
- HomeServices makes bid to join buyer commissions caseThe brokerage giant and its subsidiaries have opted into Tuccori to resolve antitrust claims brought by homebuyers. The settlement amount was not disclosed.April 21, 2026
- NAR touts early progress on strategic plan ‘built for action’The association said it had made headway on two-thirds of the plan’s projects within the first quarter of implementation.April 21, 2026
- 24 more brokerages join Zillow Preview as public pre-market listings grow
- Fed chair nominee feels the heat at confirmation hearingKevin Warsh, who will take over as Federal Reserve chair if confirmed, emphasized his independence as lawmakers pressed him on his loyalty to Trump.April 21, 2026
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- Pending home sales lift, but momentum could be ‘cut short’Though mortgage rates climbed in March, pending sales increased 1.5% compared to February — but what happens next will depend on how the war in Iran progresses.April 21, 2026
- Real estate works best in the open — here’s whyThe idea that privacy creates scarcity makes for a good marketing pitch, but it doesn’t hold up when you look at how the housing marketplace really works.April 21, 2026
- Pandemic ‘permanently transformed’ land market, new study saysLot inventory has fallen nearly 24% since 2019, just before the Covid-era construction boom began, Realtor.com found — “and the market is still paying for it.”April 21, 2026
- Buyers have an advantage this spring — but will they show up?Sellers outnumber buyers nationally, but with mortgage rates and inflation up from February, the “spring housing market is still a bit of a toss-up.”April 20, 2026
- Majority of agents ‘would not recommend’ private listingsConsumer interest also appears low, with nearly 70% of agents saying no client has asked for their home to be marketed privately, a Real Brokerage survey found.April 20, 2026
- Mega-merger in Florida creates largest local association in USMiami Association of Realtors and Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors will combine to form a 93,000-member association — “a win for South Florida.”April 20, 2026
- Elliman, eXp add teams; LPT bolsters Canadian presenceA $160M luxury team joins Douglas Elliman in SoCal. Plus, BHGRE adds 120-agent affiliate; LPT gains 2 teams in Canada; Oregon broker marks milestone sale; more.April 18, 2026
- Who owns listing data? Brokers do, Realtracs saysThe Tennessee MLS unveiled two new broker agreements this week that clarify listing data ownership and compensate brokers for the value their data creates.April 17, 2026
- Housing shortage number raises eyebrows; Fed nominee hearing setThe White House’s reported deficit “far exceeds” housing economists’ estimates. Plus, Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing is next week; real estate fraud rises.April 17, 2026
- Homeownership varies by job type — but affordability still a factorWhile business professionals and people in management still have the highest rates of homeownership, service occupations have seen big gains in recent years.April 17, 2026
- Commission changes haven’t killed deals, but ‘worrisome trends’ loomA new CFA report found that homebuyers haven’t been deterred by agent fees, but affordability remains a problem, and “pocket listings” are an emerging threat.April 17, 2026
- Zillow’s ‘Buzz’ sheds light on user engagement; Side enhances appThe portal’s new tool flags features that attract buyers. Plus, Side unveils new AI offerings; Anyone.com adds off-market data; REMAX integrates Showcase; more.April 16, 2026
- eXp drawn into Zillow RESPA case“We will vigorously defend against these claims which we believe have absolutely no merit,” eXp said. The judge, meanwhile, took issue with the amended filing.Updated April 18, 2026
- Redfin makes pre-marketing pitch to NWMLSIn a Redfin blog post, Rocket exec Joe Rath makes a case for “more flexibility” for sellers — while asking Washington state’s largest MLS to change its rules.April 16, 2026
- ‘Increasingly worse vibes’ hampering spring housing marketThough mortgage rates are ticking down and home price appreciation has dropped year-over-year, widespread economic uncertainty continues sapping demand.April 16, 2026
- HAR subscribers gain enhanced access to real-time dataReal estate data company Repliers is also becoming the exclusive access point for three of HAR.com’s subscriber-only data sets.Updated April 16, 2026
- Realty One, The Agency settle in homebuyer commissions caseThe firms are the latest to opt into Tuccori, a settlement NAR also joined — but that deal is now under fire. Plus, Veterans United pushes back in RESPA case.Updated April 16, 2026
- SERHANT goes big in the Golden State; C21 Circle enters MichiganThe luxury firm made a grand entrance in California with its launch in five cities. Plus, Lamacchia adds Bay State team; REMAX Premier grows in Chicago; more.April 15, 2026
- Builder confidence wanes as material costs riseNAHB’s April survey found that higher construction material costs — stemming from surging fuel prices — and the slow housing market are weighing on builders.April 15, 2026
