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January 31, 2026
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- M&As at Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21; $2B team joins RealPlus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.January 31, 2026
- Brokerage profitability rose in 2025 despite tepid home salesA new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.January 30, 2026
- Zillow cuts 200 roles following performance reviewsThe layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.January 30, 2026
- Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve?The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.January 30, 2026
- Agent confidence up as market approaches ‘healthier balance’A Real Brokerage survey found agent optimism at an 11-month high amid improving affordability and signs that the housing market may be starting to recover.January 30, 2026
- Why your data strategy matters more than your tech stackClean, connected data drives successful brokerages. Lone Wolf Foundation, the industry’s cloud, puts control back in real estate pros’ hands.
- AI use now the norm among real estate agentsA survey of brokerage leaders found that artificial intelligence tools are no longer a “curiosity” but an integral part of “the average agent’s daily workflow.”January 29, 2026
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- Housing market ‘stuck in neutral’ as rates, price growth flattenMortgage rates are holding steady, but purchase applications and pending sales are down as economic and political tensions heighten consumer uncertainty.January 29, 2026
- FTC vs. Zillow discovery proceeds; settlements in SDAR, eXp casesA dispute over company documents appears to be resolved. Plus, ex-SDAR CEO, eXp recruiter reach deals in separate cases; ex-Alliance CEO accused of defamation.January 28, 2026
- Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘on a firm footing’Following three 25-point cuts in the second half of 2025, the Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates steady, though housing activity remains “weak.”January 28, 2026
- CoStar pushes back on ‘short-sighted’ call to ditch Homes.comThe company rejected criticism of its spending and operations, defended its bet on Homes.com, and pointed to improving financials to validate its strategy.January 28, 2026
- Shared homebuying startup launches; Rechat adds local insights"Joynt" platform aims to streamline co-buying and co-ownership. Plus, SkySlope expands to Hawaii; ATTOM unveils new tools; a Rechat-Local Logic integration.January 28, 2026
- Chief AI officer to accelerate Bright’s ‘AI-native MLS’ visionRajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.Updated January 28, 2026
- Buyers backed out of deals at a record rate last monthHome purchase cancellations hit an all-time high for the month of December, Redfin found, especially in markets where sellers outnumber buyers by a wide margin.January 27, 2026
- Investor calls for CoStar board overhaul, exit from Homes.comAfter months of private engagement, activist investor Third Point says CoStar “never intended” to change course and is demanding a board reset, refocus on CRE.January 27, 2026
- Rocket hit with RESPA class-action lawsuitSimilar to recent lawsuits filed against Zillow, the homebuyer plaintiffs say they were pressured by agents who steered them toward Rocket’s lending services.January 26, 2026
- Real Brokerage CEO sued in relation to agent’s divorceA Utah man seeks $5M for “alienation of affection.” CEO Tamir Poleg admits to a brief relationship with the man’s spouse, a Real agent, but denies wrongdoing.January 26, 2026
- Trends 2026: The uncertain future of real estate’s open marketplaceBroad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.January 26, 2026
- NAR ‘shouldn’t be competing with members,’ Hoby Hanna saysHoward Hanna’s CEO weighs in on NAR’s evolving role and explains why he believes control over listing distribution will define the industry’s next phase.January 24, 2026
- eXp, Real nab teams in the Northwest; BHGRE notches big renewalPlus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.January 24, 2026
- Fed meeting preview; ‘limited impact’ of Trump’s housing planThe Fed isn’t expected to cut rates next week. Plus, the CFPB secures temporary funding; report questions corporate home purchase ban; HOMES Act advances.January 23, 2026
- NAR report touts transparency, but a key omission remainsThe trade group’s first public annual report emphasizes reform and accountability but omits membership figures, a basic measure of organizational health.January 23, 2026
- Lower rates, cooling prices prompt cautious optimism for buyersThough recent data offers mixed signals for the spring season, economists believe the year ahead will be “more constructive” for homebuyers.January 22, 2026
- Chris Heller a ‘force multiplier’ for Place’s expansionThe former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.January 22, 2026
- ‘Inflated’ agent fees cost consumers thousands, report claimsStandard commission practices harm consumers and fail to reward good agents (or discourage bad ones), according to a new report from the Consumer Policy Center.January 22, 2026
- NAR discrimination case dismissed; Zillow clashes with FTCRoshani Sheth’s case was dismissed with prejudice. Plus, Zillow and the FTC bicker over discovery; judge blocks a motion filed by Gibson settlement objectors.January 21, 2026
