Stumbling housing market may have already hit its 2026 peak
While closed home sales perked up in July, pending sales and mortgage application data suggests another market slowdown is on the way.
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- Texas indie aligns with KW in San AntonioMarti Realty Group, which has topped $300M in sales volume so far this year, brings 40 agents and staff and its New Home Buddy platform to Keller Williams.August 6, 2026
- Real’s revenue jumps 30% with REMAX deal pendingAhead of a planned vote on Real’s acquisition of REMAX, CEO Tamir Poleg said the two companies have an “opportunity to write the industry’s next great chapter.”August 6, 2026
- Zillow beats Q2 forecasts with 18% spike in revenueA day after laying off 500 employees, the portal giant reported positive momentum in Q2 — but the company’s stock price still fell in after-hours trading.August 5, 2026
- C-suite changes at Zillow, HomeServices and RPRZillow’s CFO adds COO to his title, while a Google lawyer joins the company as chief legal & policy officer. Plus, HSoA and RPR promote longtime execs; more.August 5, 2026
- New deal gives Zillow ‘uninterrupted’ access to Realtracs feedThe portal said its Listing Access Standards, which were at the heart of its conflict with the Tennessee-based MLS, “remain in full effect” in the region.August 5, 2026
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- Batton judge grants final approval of KW, REMAX settlementsThe brokerages will pay nearly $30 million in combined damages. The Aug. 4 ruling resolves all homebuyer claims and related future actions against the firms.August 5, 2026
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- Opendoor targeting profitability by end of 2026With revenue up from Q1, the iBuyer is “incredibly bullish” about the future. We're “setting ourselves up so we can have an excellent 2027,” the CEO said.August 5, 2026
- Bolstered by the high-end market, Compass tops $4.3B in revenueCEO Robert Reffkin cited “the wealth effect” as a revenue driver. He also criticized MLSs and portals, and suggested Compass could become the No. 1 search site.August 4, 2026
- AGNT touts record revenue, ‘modest’ contribution from NextHomeThe eXp Realty parent company said a focus on recruiting teams and improving agent productivity — enhanced by its “AI-native” platform — paid dividends in Q2.August 4, 2026
- Howard Hanna betting on ‘certainty’ amid wave of consolidationAs the brokerage landscape continues to shift, Howard Hanna NYC leader Michael Rossi says the firm is asserting its brand power with an eye toward growth.August 4, 2026
- Zillow cuts 500+ roles ahead of Q2 earnings releaseIn an online statement, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the staff reductions would help the company maintain a “disciplined cost structure” and improve efficiency.Updated August 4, 2026
- Gen Z homebuyers focused more on cost than locationAspiring Gen Z homeowners would rather change ZIP codes than increase their budgets, and finding the “right” home trumps buying one quickly, a new survey finds.August 4, 2026
- Kelley Blue Book Homes opens to consumers in 11 statesThe company said its new platform, which launched for agent applicants last month, aims to provide property valuations within 3% of a home’s final sale price.August 3, 2026
- Divergent views on what benefits buyers, what’s best for agentsA new Zillow survey found that nearly 9 in 10 agents believe independent representation is good for buyers — but less than two-thirds think it helps agents.August 3, 2026
- Fraudsters finding new ways to evade rental listing safety checksAs bad actors employ new tech to level up, “we’re finding that becoming human-centric is essential,” said Eric Taylor, head of trust and safety at TurboTenant.August 3, 2026
- Real estate goes through cycles — but this one is out of orbitSome economists say the four-phase housing market cycle has been consistent for decades. But the current market’s “correction” phase isn’t behaving as expected.August 1, 2026
- LPT moves closer to IPO; KW, Corcoran add luxury agentsThe brokerage filed a draft registration with the SEC this week. Plus, Ruth Reffkin launches a team; SIR enters Vietnam; Real nabs media-savvy D.C. team; more.July 31, 2026
- Compass data suggests listing on Zillow comes at a costThe brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.July 31, 2026
- How to help buyers ‘know what they’re getting into’ with insuranceAs homeowners premiums continue to rise, agents should discuss the cost realities with their clients early, a Howard Hanna Insurance Services exec advised.July 31, 2026
- The housing market’s summer slumber intensifies as rates riseThe highest mortgage rates of the year are hitting at a time when home sales are already starting their seasonal slowdown, further suppressing activity.July 30, 2026
- Side opens platform to outside firms; IRE unveils ‘Streams Studio’The back-office system is now available to indie, franchise-affiliated firms. Plus, Breezy opens Underbuilt Radar to consumers; Cloze adds Open House app; more.July 30, 2026
- US housing market drawing less interest from foreign buyersThe number of U.S. homes purchased by international buyers fell 14% year-over-year — the second-lowest level in NAR records dating back to 2009.July 30, 2026
- Canopy names new CEO; Bright adds growth leaderSteve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.July 29, 2026
- ‘The Fed’s on the case,’ Chair Warsh says as rate pause holdsThe FOMC voted 9-3 to keep rates in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. The central bank has not adjusted short-term interest rates since its December 2025 meeting.July 29, 2026
- Largest local Realtor association gets even biggerMiami Realtors + RWorld and Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast are merging. Plus, East Tennessee Realtors adds SourceRE data management tools.July 29, 2026
