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- Compass, United the latest to settle in TuccoriThe deals are pending, with few details disclosed. Plus, Weichert negotiates with Batton plaintiffs; Compass rebuts NWMLS claims; TRD defamation suit dropped.April 28, 2026
- KW adds C-suite role; Elliman names national brokerage presidentChristopher Brodhead will serve as KW’s new chief revenue officer. Plus, Lena Johnson to lead brokerage operations at Elliman; CIH hires home sale pro; more.April 28, 2026
- NAR chief economist offers ‘best guess’ about Fed rate cutsThe next Fed chair may push for a mid-year short-term interest rate cut, Lawrence Yun predicts. Plus, mortgage rates could approach 7% if the Iran war drags on.April 28, 2026
- Teams ‘work harder’ — which is why LPT is betting on themLPT Realty has been growing at hyperspeed. One contributor to its success? “We are letting teams drive their vision of the future,” CEO Robert Palmer said.April 28, 2026
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- Heavy investment in Homes.com is paying off, CEO saysDespite a “very brutal” public battle with shareholders over spending on Homes.com, Andy Florance says agent subscription growth proves the playbook is working.April 25, 2026
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- DOJ drops Fed probe, clearing path for Trump’s nomineeThe widely criticized investigation was stalling a Senate confirmation vote on Kevin Warsh, who has been tapped to lead the central bank as chair.April 24, 2026
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- NAR is ‘not in the business anymore of creating chaos,’ CEO saysNykia Wright discusses the association’s derisking strategy, why the three-way agreement is an “important authoritative asset” and NAR’s long path ahead.April 23, 2026
- Zillow CEO bullish about AI’s potential, opportunities for agentsThe company is using AI to improve its own efficiency — and to build better tools for real estate professionals, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.April 23, 2026
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- Gary Keller’s blunt message for MLS leadersThe Keller Williams co-founder called on MLSs to “clean up their business” — or risk losing it — amid the increasing push toward private listings.Updated April 24, 2026
- The state of the housing market? It ‘sucks,’ Rocket CEO saysVarun Krishna thinks the industry “is not working” as it should — which is why he’s pushing for modernization, inventory fixes and a better consumer experience.April 22, 2026
- New AI marketing tools aim to produce pro-quality contentDelta Create Studio can pull from its CRM and Canva, while Editora turns listing photos into “cinematic” videos. Plus, SoFi forms agent advisory council; more.April 22, 2026
- Compass takes majority stake in Peerage USA HoldingsThe debt-restructuring move gives Compass International Holdings 51% ownership and a potential path to more control of a company tied to Sotheby’s franchises.April 22, 2026
- HomeServices names new SVP; ENRG appoints brokerage leaderLacey Conway, formerly president of Long & Foster, is now SVP at HomeServices of America. Plus, Donnie Pingaro promoted to chief brokerage officer at ENRG.April 22, 2026
