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Real Estate News
DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:14:19
The DOJ dropped its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell Friday, clearing a key Senate hurdle for Kevin Warsh's confirmation. read more»

Compass calls Northwest MLS a ‘monopolist,’ asks court to dismiss counterclaims
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:47:48
The legal tit-for-tat over MLS rules blocking coming-soon listings has been ongoing for a year in a Washington court. read more»

Compass, Zillow and the latest moves: Inman’s Top 5
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:33:33
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. read more»

Understanding the role of AI in the real estate landscape: Streaming
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:05:23
Katie Lance highlights the online shift in AI-driven search and the importance of consistent social media content for visibility. read more»

Real estate group owner arrested on federal gun, drug trafficking, money laundering charges
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:34:08
Sam Stair, owner of S2 Real Estate Group, has been accused of renting homes and apartments to drug traffickers for use as "stash houses" and "trap houses," according to a criminal complaint. read more»

Sold in a week or sitting for months: The market’s growing divide
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:47:52
In the fastest markets, more than 1 in 3 homes sell within a week. In the slowest, listings sit for months, Zillow's latest data finds. read more»

Chicago MLS expands private listing network nationwide, teams up with Compass
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:22
MRED will offer any licensed agent at a brokerage access to its Private Listing Network that allows for pre-marketed listings. read more»

Prepping for ‘squeeze-flation’ summer: 3 strategies to sweeten up a sour market outlook
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 8:00:50
If you're already trying to save your summer pipeline, Rachael Hite writes, it's time to get started. Let's talk about the market shift. read more»

How the right lender can help you build your real estate business
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 8:00:30
Your preferred lender should be a strategic extension of your business, coach Darryl Davis writes: someone actively invested in your growth and your clients' success. read more»

Your answer to this one question can make or break your business
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 8:00:21
There's one question that real estate professionals are asked more than any other, and the way you answer it changes everything, Jimmy Burgess writes. read more»

Brian Buffini transitions to chairman of Buffini & Company as Darin Dawson takes CEO role
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:25
Buffini & Company has named Darin Dawson its new CEO while founder Brian Buffini steps into a chairman role, a leadership shift the Carlsbad, California-based coaching company says is designed to drive its next era of growth. read more»

What high-performing agents get wrong about imposter syndrome
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:03:19
Stop worrying about the way you feel about your performance, Julie Escobar writes, and start looking at the ways you've proven your expertise in the past. read more»

There are 2 kinds of agents. The market now prices them differently
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:21
Agents are experiencing a shift from being compensated for participating in the transaction to being compensated for how they shape the decisions that lead to it, broker-owner Deb Siefkin. read more»

Listing agents create the value, but who gets the opportunity?
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:31:34
If listings are the foundation of the real estate market, why are so many decisions being made without agent input? Robert Smith asks. read more»

More than 1 in 3 homesellers is giving up a sub-5% rate this spring
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:12:50
More than a third of homesellers working with Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents hold mortgage rates below 5 percent and are still planning to list this spring, new survey data shows, an early sign the lock-in effect may be loosening. read more»

Brands by Integra enters Arizona with CITIEA partnership
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:46
Brands by Integra has acquired Phoenix brokerage CITIEA, marking the national network's first Arizona deal and the start of a planned southwest expansion. The partnership brings 72SOLD founder Greg Hague into a national listing strategy role and adds CITIEA's nearly 1,700 annual transactions and approximately $1 billion in volume to Brands by Integra's 18-state platform. read more»

Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:10:36
Property taxes are rising fast in 2026, shocking homeowners and straining budgets. Most still aren’t appealing their tax bills despite growing pressure. read more»

Compass International Holdings execs: Consolidation must deliver real results
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:08:34
Compass International Holdings Brands and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value. read more»

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