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Using the MLS system to restrict access, punish competitors or advance one's interests at the expense of the market costs the consumer more than anyone else.

Shifts in household incomes, home prices and mortgage rates will be key to housing affordability improvements in the next decade, according to Oxford Economics.

The Tennessee-based MLS is the second to claim Zillow is violating its IDX rules, and it says the portal has until June 1 to comply — or lose listing access.

Founder Ryan Rodenbeck said he realized his firm is already in a position to handle the heavy lifting — and doesn’t need a larger brokerage’s resources to grow.

Lead Engine and Rules Engine are available now via the AI platform. Plus, Cloze-SkySlope integration expands; Hive MLS launches Relevate SSO Dashboard.

The trade organization highlighted MLSs as collaborative entities that benefit consumers and the real estate industry by sharing and protecting listing data.

Chris Kelly explains why his company became a Broker Listing Exchange launch partner — and why the move doesn’t signal a break in its relationship with MLSs.

Rocket exec Joe Rath discusses the Compass deal, Redfin’s stance on transparency, Varun Krishna’s “great relationship” with Glenn Kelman and more.

The structure of the deal — shaped by clear guardrails — is key to a successful sale. For brokerage sellers in particular, well-defined terms are critical.

Recent industry headlines have been focused on the big players, but independent and mid-sized firms have some competitive advantages in this shifting market.

Contract signings remain sluggish compared to pre-pandemic norms, but new data suggests 2026 has shown improvement over the past few spring homebuying seasons.

The shop is Engel & Völkers’ fourth in the Aloha State. Plus, $32M team joins Howard Hanna in Ohio; ERA adds Chicago-area affiliate; two luxury firms partner.

The ROAD to Housing Act heads back to the Senate. Plus, Trump urges new Fed chair to “be totally independent”; HUD releases home construction best practices.

While a partial win for Zillow, the MLS and Compass also praised the decision, which bars the portal from excluding MRED listings that don’t meet its standards.

Retooling legacy systems, understanding data ownership and knowing what to outsource will be key to operating in an AI-powered world, industry leaders say.

After the MLS cut Zillow’s feeds — a “dramatic and unprecedented decision,” per a court filing — the portal requested an emergency order to reinstate access.

Pending sales and purchase applications fell this week as average mortgage rates topped 6.5%, narrowing “the pool of buyers who can make the numbers work.”

Though construction activity in April was mixed, recent data indicates home builders are being cautious about the types of projects they’re willing to take on.

James Dwiggins, the co-founder and co-CEO of NextHome, discusses why eXp is the right partner for “chapter two” of the franchise brand’s growth.