The private listings debate leaves more questions than answers
On a recent webinar, industry observers discussed policies, partnerships and laws related to listing access. The conclusion? It’s too soon to say who’s right.
June 16, 2026
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- NAR CEO: Good leaders embrace their adversariesAt the Realtors Legislative Meetings in D.C., historian Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke with Nykia Wright about the themes of adversity, strength and leadership.June 15, 2026
- The rise of the million-dollar starter homeDespite recent gains in affordability, a new Zillow analysis found that a record number of U.S. cities now have typical starter homes priced at or above $1M.June 15, 2026
- Will ‘regime change’ at the Fed involve less data-sharing?While new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh might not be able to push for rate cuts right now, he may shift how the Fed handles forecasts and communications.June 15, 2026
- After nixing IDX, Hoby Hanna says whole industry should followHoward Hanna’s CEO says the MLS has value, but he thinks data sharing should be a “business decision,” not a mandate, and he believes the CCP was “a mistake.”June 13, 2026
- The Agency nabs 1,200-agent affiliate; C21 expands in North TexasThe Agency’s tri-state expansion comes with 26 new offices. Plus, Howard Hanna acquires S. Carolina indie; Elliman enters Paris; Coldwell Banker adds $20M team.June 13, 2026
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- Where big brokerages fail their agentsLarge firms may offer an impressive tech stack, but what moves the needle for most agents is responsive, accessible leaders who understand their local market.June 12, 2026
- NorthstarMLS, 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.June 12, 2026
- Washington’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.June 11, 2026
- New ‘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.”June 11, 2026
- Google 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.June 11, 2026
- eXp 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.June 11, 2026
- Spring 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.June 11, 2026
- AI 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.June 11, 2026
- Rechat 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.June 11, 2026
- 1 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.June 11, 2026
- CMLS 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.”June 11, 2026
- KW, 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.June 10, 2026
- Mortgage 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.June 10, 2026
- Zillow 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.”June 10, 2026
- Don’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.June 10, 2026
- The 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.June 9, 2026
- What 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.June 9, 2026
- Existing 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.June 9, 2026
- eXp 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.June 8, 2026
