Real Estate News

EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:36:30
Amid real estate industry consolidation, Michael Valdes writes, the true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger. read more»

Don’t let corporate decisions turn into hostility toward agents
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:52
While real estate agents may hold different viewpoints on policy, coach Darryl Davis writes, let's not forget that we're all working toward the same goals. read more»

Jason Waugh tapped for return to HomeServices of America
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:59:55
Jason Waugh, currently president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, will rejoin HomeServices first on enterprise initiatives before stepping into the HSF Affiliates CEO role next year. read more»

Listing data should start with brokerages before MLSs: HomeServices CEO
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:37
Chris Kelly says the new Cotality-built platform is not an MLS workaround or private-listing network, but a way to control listing data flow. read more»

Zillow sues Compass and Chicago’s MLS over private listing battle
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:17
The complaint also says that Compass ended its direct listing feed to Zillow for all brokerages and affiliates nationwide on Friday. read more»

Trump scrambles to un-gut FEMA ahead of soccer, hurricane season
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:33
The Trump administration is seeking to reinstate former Acting Director Cameron Hamilton along with hundreds of previously released employees. read more»

More Americans are listing, leaving the US, and not looking back
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:08:20
More Americans are moving abroad than at any point in decades. Here's what the data shows and what it means for real estate professionals. read more»

Buyers, sellers both moved off the sidelines in April: Redfin
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:26
Pending home sales hit their highest level since February 2023 in April, and the median U.S. sale price posted its biggest year-over-year gain in 13 months, according to Redfin. read more»

Keller Williams, HomeServices of America adopt Cotality’s new launch listing platform
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:43
The companies made clear the initiative is built around simplicity as well as data input and control for real estate agents. read more»

‘I just keep grinding’: How this top agent is weathering a tough market
Tue, 12 May 2026 8:55:39
Sellers taking $50,000 under asking. Contracts falling through. A Texas agent breaks down how she's staying resilient in a tough market. read more»

Purpose, curriculum and accountability: How to build an agent training program
Tue, 12 May 2026 8:00:30
What actually develops agents, Nick Schlekeway writes, is daily reps, real accountability and someone who cares enough to tell them the truth before the market does. read more»

How to conduct an honest mid-year audit of your real estate business
Tue, 12 May 2026 8:00:02
Begin preparing now for this summer's mid-year real estate business audit and review, coach Darryl Davis writes, so you can finish the year strong. read more»

What the Purlin-Final Offer merger says about the future of tech
Mon, 11 May 2026 22:10:31
The next wave of proptech won’t be defined by standalone tools but by strategic combinations that create end-to-end systems, Troy Palmquist writes. read more»

8 tips for working with homesellers who have sub-4% mortgages
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:41:10
Sellers who are forced to move due to a job change or life event need help making the transition to a higher mortgage rate, Clever's Luke Babich writes. read more»

How I built a chief of staff with Claude Cowork
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:14:55
Audie Chamberlain connected Claude Cowork to his email, calendar, Slack, Clickup, Rechat and Google's Chrome Browser, then turned it into a chief of staff that outlines priorities for the day. read more»

Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed chair. Explore his tenure with our interactive timeline
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:01:29
Jerome Powell is set step down later this week after a particularly eventful time leading the Federal Reserve. read more»

EXp says NextHome gives it an edge amid consolidation. ‘We’re off to the races’
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:38:49
Picking up the franchisor could make eXp an attractive option for agents and brokers at firms that were recently acquired during consolidation rush, eXp execs say. read more»

Concierge Auctions launches turnkey service with Vesta Home
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:17:44
Concierge Auctions has partnered with Vesta Home to fully furnish luxury listings worth $10 million or more. read more»