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- Side opens platform to outside firms; IRE unveils ‘Streams Studio’The back-office system is now available to indie, franchise-affiliated firms. Plus, Breezy opens Underbuilt Radar to consumers; Cloze adds Open House app; more.July 30, 2026
- US housing market drawing less interest from foreign buyersThe number of U.S. homes purchased by international buyers fell 14% year-over-year — the second-lowest level in NAR records dating back to 2009.July 30, 2026
- Canopy names new CEO; Bright adds growth leaderSteve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.July 29, 2026
- ‘The Fed’s on the case,’ Chair Warsh says as rate pause holdsThe FOMC voted 9-3 to keep rates in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. The central bank has not adjusted short-term interest rates since its December 2025 meeting.July 29, 2026
- Largest local Realtor association gets even biggerMiami Realtors + RWorld and Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast are merging. Plus, East Tennessee Realtors adds SourceRE data management tools.July 29, 2026
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- Court steps in to assist with Sitzer/Burnett, Gibson settlementsTwo special masters were appointed to oversee the distribution of funds. Plus, eXp sexual assault case headed to trial; intervention requested in Tuccori; more.July 28, 2026
- A big leap for ARA as Compass opts inThe alignment brings a strong and sizable partner to the upstart association, which now has the potential to substantially grow its ranks.Updated July 29, 2026
- LPT parent acquires AI company focused on ID’ing consumer intentSpeculo’s Remi AI tool tracks changes in intent and flags leads for human follow-up. The deal adds to LPT Aperture Holdings’ portfolio of industry-facing tech.July 28, 2026
- ‘Junk’ brokerage fees cost consumers $2B annually, report saysA new paper from the Consumer Policy Center finds that tacked-on brokerage fees have become “standard practice” despite agent objections.July 28, 2026
- Lone Wolf ‘investing in AI’ with recruitment, retention toolsThe new tech is part of the BrokerMetrics platform. Plus, Repliers, Unlock MLS partner; Roomvu adds recruiting tool; FirstTeam adopts “AI-led ecosystem”; more.Updated July 28, 2026
- Judge dismisses case alleging Zillow violated RESPA, RICO lawsThe Taylor case claimed Zillow incentivized partner agents to steer homebuyers to its mortgage division. The plaintiffs can refile, but must do so by Aug. 17.July 27, 2026
- Better-informed sellers are raising the stakes for CMAsAs sellers gain access to more pricing data through online tools or AI research, agents believe a strong, refined CMA is where they can show their value.July 27, 2026
- Compass’ chief economist has his eye on the AI housing boomTech wealth is having a “really dramatic” impact on housing in San Francisco, Mike Simonsen said. What he wants to know is when — or if — the trend will spread.July 27, 2026
- CB Warburg moves under Compass banner; Equity Union expandsCompass aims to help Warburg agents deliver “greater value.” Plus, Equity Union enters second state with Nevada launch; Elliman Capital opens in Texas; more.July 25, 2026
- Berkshire Hathaway closes acquisition of ‘best-in-class’ builderThe $8.5B deal brings Taylor Morrison under the conglomerate’s umbrella, helping Berkshire realize its “vision for a unified site-built homebuilding operation.”July 24, 2026
- Compass says phased marketing delivers 4.6% sale price premiumThe company published new data today on more than 70,000 closed Compass listings that indicates pre-marketed homes sell for more and go under contract faster.July 24, 2026
- Private listings don't expand consumer choice — they narrow itWhen agents and brokerages limit access to information, consumers are unable to weigh all their options, inherently constraining their range of choices.July 24, 2026
- 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
- 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
- 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
