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- When the MLS becomes a weapon, consumers pay the priceUsing the MLS system to restrict access, punish competitors or advance one's interests at the expense of the market costs the consumer more than anyone else.May 27, 2026
- Housing market won’t be affordable for at least 7 years: ReportShifts in household incomes, home prices and mortgage rates will be key to housing affordability improvements in the next decade, according to Oxford Economics.May 27, 2026
- Realtracs the latest MLS to threaten suspension of Zillow feedThe Tennessee-based MLS is the second to claim Zillow is violating its IDX rules, and it says the portal has until June 1 to comply — or lose listing access.May 27, 2026
- Why Spyglass Realty reclaimed independence after 1 year at RealFounder Ryan Rodenbeck said he realized his firm is already in a position to handle the heavy lifting — and doesn’t need a larger brokerage’s resources to grow.May 27, 2026
- HouseWhisper adds lead-boosting tools; Hive MLS debuts user SSOLead Engine and Rules Engine are available now via the AI platform. Plus, Cloze-SkySlope integration expands; Hive MLS launches Relevate SSO Dashboard.May 27, 2026
- 24 more brokerages join Zillow Preview as public pre-market listings grow
- MLSs strengthen competition, CMLS says in letter to FTC, DOJThe trade organization highlighted MLSs as collaborative entities that benefit consumers and the real estate industry by sharing and protecting listing data.May 26, 2026
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- ‘No hidden agenda’ with BLX, HomeServices CEO saysChris Kelly explains why his company became a Broker Listing Exchange launch partner — and why the move doesn’t signal a break in its relationship with MLSs.May 26, 2026
- Redfin giving agents options, not ‘corporate marching orders’Rocket exec Joe Rath discusses the Compass deal, Redfin’s stance on transparency, Varun Krishna’s “great relationship” with Glenn Kelman and more.May 26, 2026
- There's more to M&A success than a good purchase priceThe structure of the deal — shaped by clear guardrails — is key to a successful sale. For brokerage sellers in particular, well-defined terms are critical.May 25, 2026
- 5 trends brokerage leaders should be watchingRecent industry headlines have been focused on the big players, but independent and mid-sized firms have some competitive advantages in this shifting market.May 23, 2026
- Data offers ‘credible signal’ of returning homebuyer demandContract signings remain sluggish compared to pre-pandemic norms, but new data suggests 2026 has shown improvement over the past few spring homebuying seasons.May 23, 2026
- E&V enters Maui; New York, Florida indies strike a dealThe shop is Engel & Völkers’ fourth in the Aloha State. Plus, $32M team joins Howard Hanna in Ohio; ERA adds Chicago-area affiliate; two luxury firms partner.May 23, 2026
- ‘Still work to be done’ as housing bill clears another hurdleThe ROAD to Housing Act heads back to the Senate. Plus, Trump urges new Fed chair to “be totally independent”; HUD releases home construction best practices.May 22, 2026
- Judge grants Zillow’s request to reinstate MRED listing feedsWhile a partial win for Zillow, the MLS and Compass also praised the decision, which bars the portal from excluding MRED listings that don’t meet its standards.May 22, 2026
- What brokerages must do to ‘leverage the future of AI’Retooling legacy systems, understanding data ownership and knowing what to outsource will be key to operating in an AI-powered world, industry leaders say.May 22, 2026
- Zillow asks court for restraining order to restore MRED data feedAfter the MLS cut Zillow’s feeds — a “dramatic and unprecedented decision,” per a court filing — the portal requested an emergency order to reinstate access.Updated May 22, 2026
- Rates up, sales down as ‘housing market tug of war’ continuesPending sales and purchase applications fell this week as average mortgage rates topped 6.5%, narrowing “the pool of buyers who can make the numbers work.”May 21, 2026
- Builders lack ‘conviction’ amid high costs, consumer cautionThough construction activity in April was mixed, recent data indicates home builders are being cautious about the types of projects they’re willing to take on.May 21, 2026
- NextHome poised to ‘play in a much larger sandbox’ under eXpJames Dwiggins, the co-founder and co-CEO of NextHome, discusses why eXp is the right partner for “chapter two” of the franchise brand’s growth.May 21, 2026
- Zillow responds to FTC claims as antitrust case moves forwardNow that its motion to dismiss the case has been denied, the home search giant has issued a response to the federal agency’s antitrust allegations.May 20, 2026
- NYC indie heads to the Hamptons; ONE Sotheby’s acquires NJ firmDecode Hamptons launches ahead of the summer season. Plus, ONE Sotheby’s enters New Jersey; The Agency adds fourth Nevada office; CIRE lands in Los Cabos; more.Updated May 21, 2026
- MLSs must adapt to ‘structural shift’ in listing strategiesWhile some leaders see the pre-marketing movement as a threat, others believe the MLS will continue to thrive — as long as it’s “adding value to the ecosystem.”May 20, 2026
- MRED cuts off listing feeds to ZillowThe Chicago-area MLS suspended data feeds to the home search giant, claiming that the portal violated its licensing agreement by banning a handful of listings.May 20, 2026
- Housing market still out of alignment despite affordability gainsA new Listing-Income Alignment Score finds “a shortage of options” for buyers looking to purchase a home they can afford, according to NAR and Realtor.com.May 20, 2026
- Revive elevates AI platform; Rayse inks deal with Momentum MLSRevive’s upgrades aim to surface a home’s value potential. Plus, Samuel Bjelac to lead Point’s third-party origination channel; Follow Up Boss hits a milestone.May 20, 2026
