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- Illinois Realtors initiative targets state's housing deficitThe Housing Supply Accelerator Program aims to help community leaders tackle zoning and inventory issues. Plus, Stellar expands commercial listing distribution.August 11, 2026
- Capital gains exclusion bill draws more backers in Senate, HouseThe More Homes on the Market Act now has 174 co-sponsors in D.C. Plus, consumer advocacy groups raise objections about proposed mortgage lending rule changes.August 11, 2026
- ‘Low turn, slow burn’ housing market kept sales down in JulyExisting home sales fell 1.7% from June, with sales on pace to match last year’s rate. One bright spot: affordability improved nationwide, according to NAR.August 11, 2026
- ARMLS appoints new CEO; REMAX adds VP of luxuryJeff Bosch will step in when outgoing CEO Matt Consalvo retires this fall. Plus, Michael Altneu joins REMAX as VP of the franchisor’s luxury division.August 11, 2026
- MLSs must hand over listing data in Sitzer; NAR, Umansky at oddsFlexmls had refused to release MLS data on its platform. Plus, a special master in Sitzer/Burnett is accused of bias; FTC, Zillow want witnesses nixed; more.Updated August 11, 2026
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- Compass transaction fee case dismissedThe Efron case, filed by Florida homebuyers, had accused the brokerage of unfairly and illegally adding a $475 fee to their 2024 home purchase transaction.August 10, 2026
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- Homeowner equity hits new high even as underwater mortgages riseMortgage holder equity reached $18 trillion in June, but a growing share of borrowers in Texas and Florida are either underwater, behind on payments, or both.August 10, 2026
- Exclusive: Compass president on Reffkin, balancing ‘big and boutique’Neda Navab, who has known Compass’ CEO for over 20 years, says he “genuinely wants to build a better industry” for agents and their clients.August 10, 2026
- ‘Playmakers’: Coldwell Banker brand ‘not going away,’ CEO saysWatch the conversation as Kamini Lane discusses consolidation, Coldwell Banker’s “core” position within Compass, and her current stance on private listings.August 8, 2026
- $1B team forms at Compass; eXp expands in Arizona, MexicoThe Zaken Shevett Team aims to provide an “elevated experience.” Plus, eXp gains Baja firm, ex-MLB player; Jim D’Amico buys into Corcoran affiliate; more.August 8, 2026
- Rechat, RealAnalytica launch AI workflow tools for agentsClaude and ChatGPT are now integrated into Rechat’s platform, while RealAnalytica’s Atlas Agents handles recurring business tasks and flags opportunities.August 7, 2026
- Trump renews threat to oust Fed Governor Lisa CookThe central bank official, who began fighting mortgage fraud allegations about a year ago, was given until Aug. 26 to respond to the White House’s claims.August 7, 2026
- Cooling labor market changes the equation for interest ratesThough a lackluster jobs report and weaker wage growth may sap consumer confidence, these factors could prompt the Fed to hold off on raising interest rates.August 7, 2026
- Douglas Elliman highlights ‘financial strength’ as revenue reboundsWith revenue gains and no long-term debt, CEO Michael Liebowitz said work is in progress to build “a company that is smarter, faster and more efficient.”August 7, 2026
- Heavy-hitters back Zillow’s SCOTUS petition in securities caseFormer SEC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials, among others, are urging the court to grant Zillow’s request for review of an investor lawsuit filed in 2021.August 7, 2026
- REMAX misses the mark as revenue falls 6%The franchisor reported lower-than-expected revenue in Q2 as operating costs rose, resulting in a net loss of more than $4 million.August 6, 2026
- Rocket ‘executing ahead of plan’ with profitability at 4-year highA year after closing its acquisition of Redfin, the mortgage giant said the share of buy-side clients coming in through the portal is nearing its target level.August 6, 2026
- Stumbling housing market may have already hit its 2026 peakWhile closed home sales perked up in July, pending sales and mortgage application data suggests another market slowdown is on the way.August 6, 2026
- Texas indie aligns with KW in San AntonioMarti Realty Group, which has topped $300M in sales volume so far this year, brings 40 agents and staff and its New Home Buddy platform to Keller Williams.August 6, 2026
- Real’s revenue jumps 30% with REMAX deal pendingAhead of a planned vote on Real’s acquisition of REMAX, CEO Tamir Poleg said the two companies have an “opportunity to write the industry’s next great chapter.”August 6, 2026
- Zillow beats Q2 forecasts with 18% spike in revenueA day after laying off 500 employees, the portal giant reported positive momentum in Q2 — but the company’s stock price still fell in after-hours trading.August 5, 2026
- C-suite changes at Zillow, HomeServices and RPRZillow’s CFO adds COO to his title, while a Google lawyer joins the company as chief legal & policy officer. Plus, HSoA and RPR promote longtime execs; more.August 5, 2026
- New deal gives Zillow ‘uninterrupted’ access to Realtracs feedThe portal said its Listing Access Standards, which were at the heart of its conflict with the Tennessee-based MLS, “remain in full effect” in the region.August 5, 2026
- Batton judge grants final approval of KW, REMAX settlementsThe brokerages will pay nearly $30 million in combined damages. The Aug. 4 ruling resolves all homebuyer claims and related future actions against the firms.August 5, 2026
- Opendoor targeting profitability by end of 2026With revenue up from Q1, the iBuyer is “incredibly bullish” about the future. We're “setting ourselves up so we can have an excellent 2027,” the CEO said.August 5, 2026
