Buyers are still struggling with the housing affordability crisis — which the debate over private listings ignores, according to one former Zillow leader.

A new Spain affiliate adds to Corcoran’s global presence. Plus, Elliman Capital launches in a third state; Howard Hanna unveils exclusive program; more.

Legislators nixed part of the ROAD to Housing Act targeting certain large investor purchases. Plus, SEC pitches rule change; Powell’s term as Fed chair ends.

While the Council of Multiple Listing Services has decried private listings, some MLSs have adopted policies that look a lot like Compass’ 3-phased approach.

Chicago’s largest indie brokerage continues its family-led tradition as Lucy Baird joins the C-suite and board, while Laura Ellis takes on a new role.

With no end in sight for the war in Iran, investors are growing increasingly nervous about how sky-high energy prices are impacting the U.S. economy.

The mortgage giant claims that UWM tried to win back thousands of loans purchased in 2024 by Mr. Cooper, costing the company millions.

A new Zillow analysis found that homesellers collectively lost nearly $1.5B on dual agency transactions in three years — and over $1.3B on off-MLS listings.

Rising pending sales and loan activity suggests some buyers have “shrugged off the current economic and mortgage rate uncertainties and returned to the market.”

In the wake of alleged threats by the Chicago-area MLS to cut off listing feed access, Zillow sued MRED and is now pitching a listing alternative to brokers.

In making its case against NAR, Anywhere, REMAX and HSoA, the flat-fee brokerage claimed Realtors conspired to boycott the firm due to its low commission rates.

The software company has appointed a new CTO, chief innovation officer and chief customer officer, while David Bohm joins United’s operations in Philadelphia.

The brokerage has significantly increased its listings exposure in recent weeks through MLS collaborations, with Bright its biggest partner to date.

The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm the former Fed governor’s nomination. He will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends May 15.

INITIA adds to eXp’s growing global presence. Plus, NextHome launches two large firms in SoCal; Compass expands in two states; The Agency opens in Sun Valley.

The industry is evolving, and brokers are making key decisions about listings, data and technology. MLSs must work to improve a broker’s business, not limit it.

Bright’s marketing tool simplifies campaign creation. Plus, Clear Capital acquires Restb.ai; BPP adds home valuations to Cribio; Lofty integrates Canva; more.

During its annual meeting on May 8, eXp World Holdings shareholders voted to approve the brokerage’s proposed move from Delaware to the Lone Star State.

Consumer confidence and purchasing power are weakening, with inflation jumping 3.8% in April amid rising energy prices.

The portal alleges it was coerced into abandoning its listing standards in Chicagoland due to a partnership-driven “monopoly” and “group boycott” in the region.