Higher mortgage rates expected for the remainder of the year
While rates dipped slightly this week, bond market volatility could mean a bumpy road ahead, and Fannie Mae is now forecasting rates at 6.8% by year-end.
August 20, 2026
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- Tuccori, Batton lawyers battle over feesAttorneys in each case want about one-third of the $120M settlement fund. Plus, Zillow’s SCOTUS petition countered; NAR can’t compel The Agency to supply docs.August 20, 2026
- MoxiWorks adds sales exec; longtime Zillow leader departsShaun Harkley will step into his new role at the tech firm next month. Plus, Zillow’s VP of industry engagement leaves after nearly 20 years at the portal.August 19, 2026
- Appeals court upholds settlements in Sitzer/BurnettThe judges rejected each of the arguments made by the seven appellants, allowing the combined $876M in deals reached by NAR and major brokerages to stand.August 19, 2026
- Cooperation is a 2-way street, or it isn’t cooperationIn the fight over listings, a key question has been overlooked: Who can access MLS data, and what do they owe the marketplace in return? Here’s our answer.August 18, 2026
- Gary Keller breaks down economy’s ‘period of discontent’It’ll take years to fix the housing deficit, and the ROAD act won’t provide immediate help — but people “should still be buying” homes, the KW co-founder said.August 18, 2026
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- Pending sales, housing starts fell in July as rates climbedSigned contracts were down on a monthly and annual basis in all U.S. regions, while single-family home starts slowed to the lowest level since November 2022.August 18, 2026
- Jenna Rozenblat named first president of Real REMAX GroupRozenblat has served as Real’s chief operating officer since 2023 and will step into the new role once the acquisition closes, which could be just weeks away.Updated August 18, 2026
- President, EVP out at REMAX after shareholders approve dealChris Lim and Travis Saxton had been affiliated with REMAX for about 1½ years and are leaving as The Real Brokerage acquisition of the franchisor takes shape.August 18, 2026
- Zillow RESPA case not over yet as amended filing narrows scopeThe portal said it “will continue to defend this case with the same confidence we’ve had throughout, regardless of how many times the plaintiffs refile.”August 17, 2026
- KW offers agent tools to navigate growing modular housing spaceModular construction has the potential to “bring greater efficiency, consistency, and predictability” to home building, KW Modular’s community leader said.August 17, 2026
- Cape Fear Realtors appoints new COO; Rocket’s board expandsDonna King joins the North Carolina association’s C-suite effective immediately. Plus, Rocket adds Sarah Watterson to its board as an independent director.August 17, 2026
- NAR pushes to expand agent health insurance optionsThe trade group met with federal officials about solutions. Plus, state AGs sue over lender rule change; new accessible housing bills introduced in D.C.August 17, 2026
- The ‘secret to success’ for ambitious agentsAfter working for years as one of Manhattan’s top luxury brokers, Lisa Lippman says “staying grounded” and doing “the real work” has been key to her success.August 15, 2026
- Coldwell Banker nabs $301M team; Christie’s, Elliman expandThe mother-son duo brings nearly 20 years of combined experience to CB. Plus, E&V adds $675M agent in Silicon Valley; Christie’s Sereno opens 20th office; more.August 15, 2026
- Real, REMAX shareholders approve acquisitionThe proposed M&A received “strong support,” Real’s CEO said, and RE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson called the vote “an important milestone” for franchise owners.August 14, 2026
- ARA taps former NAR exec for top lobbying roleJohn Blount, who advocated for the industry on behalf of NAR in the 1980s and early 1990s, joins the association at a moment of fast-paced growth.August 14, 2026
- Small indie brokerages are industry’s last AI ‘holdouts’Firms of all sizes have increased use dramatically since 2024, with the leaders of large brokerages now reporting 100% adoption, according to Delta Media Group.August 14, 2026
- NAACP president asks states to ‘take action’ on private listingsIn a recent opinion column, Derrick Johnson called for “commonsense guardrails” to protect against what he sees as “a modern form of digital redlining.”August 14, 2026
- Buyers have more options, negotiating power as demand slumpsMortgage rates changed little in response to new jobs and inflation data, but sellers are still increasingly outnumbering buyers in a sign of weakening demand.August 13, 2026
- Opendoor makes ‘aggressive’ move with $158M share buybackThe iBuyer is repurchasing approximately 45.3 million of its own shares, a move that it said will reduce shares outstanding by 5%.August 13, 2026
- IRE automates transaction compliance; MoxiWorks, Cloze partnerInside Real Estate’s ComplianceAI reviews transaction forms in real time. Plus, RealPage adds Lumina AI Suite; Zillow expands ad platform to Pinterest; more.August 13, 2026
- PLACE poised to ‘dramatically expand’ amid new acquisitionThe real estate tech company said the move adds “deep industry expertise, strong customer relationships and complementary capabilities” to its growing platform.Updated August 13, 2026
- FirstTeam enters the Midwest; SERHANT launches in ColoradoThe California-based firm’s national expansion continues. Plus, ENRG adds health insurance coverage for agents; Midwest indie opens office in third state; more.August 12, 2026
- Illinois Realtors initiative targets state's housing deficitThe Housing Supply Accelerator Program aims to help community leaders tackle zoning and inventory issues. Plus, Stellar expands commercial listing distribution.August 11, 2026
- Capital gains exclusion bill draws more backers in Senate, HouseThe More Homes on the Market Act now has 174 co-sponsors in D.C. Plus, consumer advocacy groups raise objections about proposed mortgage lending rule changes.August 11, 2026
