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Young Latinos are a large (and growing) homebuying demographic, and agents who serve them well will “have a customer for life,” says NAHREP CEO Gary Acosta.

A recent survey found that many prospective buyers are in possession of incorrect or outdated information. It’s up to agents to set the record straight.

In a rapid-fire, eyebrow-raising presentation to real estate leaders, the Compass International Holdings CEO made a case for “restoring” the MLS of the past.

Agents today are inundated with options for services and partnerships, but alignment is key, according to a panel of real estate professionals.

An ERA merger creates a 300-agent Bay Area network. Plus, C21 expands in Virginia, Kentucky; 30-year industry vet joins eXp; Compass adds 15-agent team; more.

The letter outlines “the proper understanding of steering” under the Fair Housing Act. Plus, Biden-era energy policy tossed; DOJ to seek appeal in Fed probe.

Watch the conversation as Side CEO Guy Gal explains why his firm strives to “uncouple the brokerage from the brand” and help agents create equity.

Denee Evans steps down on May 31. Plus, Anywhere's Tanya Reu-Narvaez retains C-suite role at Compass International Holdings; Darin Dawson now CEO at Buffini.

Now that he’s spent a year assessing the company and strategizing its next moves, Chris Czarnecki says it’s time to start rolling out new tools and programs.

The Tennessee-based MLS announced it would expand its service across the U.S., following in the footsteps of Chicago’s MRED.

The deal can proceed, at least for now, though a similar request is with an appeals court. Plus, three Batton defendants respond to an amended complaint.

Georgia, Tenn. and Alabama MLSs team up. Plus, Broker Public Portal to power home search for Northstar, Metrolist; Illinois Realtors partners with MRED; more.

New data shows increases in pending sales, new listings and touring activity — but geopolitical and job market concerns continue to challenge the spring market.

CRMLS CEO Art Carter and Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan grapple with how to respond as more brokers seek alternatives to the MLS to promote their listings.

FBS enhances data search for Flexmls users with AI connection tool. Plus, Cloze powers new William Raveis agent platform; RealReports expands in Georgia; more.

In what may be his final press conference as Fed chair, Jerome Powell urged support for a central bank “free of political influence.”

NAR’s $52 million settlement in a related case is “a prototypical reverse auction,” according to an April 28 preliminary injunction request.

Upstart brokerage Realty of America continues to expand. Plus, LPT nabs $5B SoCal team; C21 Circle adds Michigan office; The Agency grows in Montana; more.

In its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, CoStar reported a 23% jump in revenue in Q1, bolstering projections for the rest of the year.