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The CIH Chairman and CEO explained why he’s pushing for more choice in how listings are marketed — and questioned the concept of a real estate “industry.”

The widely criticized investigation was stalling a Senate confirmation vote on Kevin Warsh, who has been tapped to lead the central bank as chair.

Damian Eales is frustrated that the industry is spending so much time on pre-marketing debates — and so little time addressing the housing supply crunch.

The Chicago MLS, which runs a private listing network, is expanding nationwide to give agents “more choices.” It will receive Compass’ full listing inventory.

Nykia Wright discusses the association’s derisking strategy, why the three-way agreement is an “important authoritative asset” and NAR’s long path ahead.

The company is using AI to improve its own efficiency — and to build better tools for real estate professionals, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.

Mortgage rates fell again, but economic uncertainty remains a stubborn headwind. A bump in purchase applications may signal a shift — if buyers don’t back out.

A third of sellers listing this spring have sub-5% mortgages, while most buyers aren’t waiting for rates to drop — spurring market activity, a new survey found.

The Keller Williams co-founder called on MLSs to “clean up their business” — or risk losing it — amid the increasing push toward private listings.

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.

Delta Create Studio can pull from its CRM and Canva, while Editora turns listing photos into “cinematic” videos. Plus, SoFi forms agent advisory council; more.

The debt-restructuring move gives Compass International Holdings 51% ownership and a potential path to more control of a company tied to Sotheby’s franchises.

Lacey Conway, formerly president of Long & Foster, is now SVP at HomeServices of America. Plus, Donnie Pingaro promoted to chief brokerage officer at ENRG.

The brokerage giant and its subsidiaries have opted into Tuccori to resolve antitrust claims brought by homebuyers. The settlement amount was not disclosed.

The association said it had made headway on two-thirds of the plan’s projects within the first quarter of implementation.

Kevin Warsh, who will take over as Federal Reserve chair if confirmed, emphasized his independence as lawmakers pressed him on his loyalty to Trump.

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.

The 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.

Lot 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.”

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.”