NAR ‘shouldn’t be competing with members,’ Hoby Hanna says
Howard Hanna’s CEO weighs in on NAR’s evolving role and explains why he believes control over listing distribution will define the industry’s next phase.
January 24, 2026
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- eXp, Real nab teams in the Northwest; BHGRE notches big renewalPlus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.January 24, 2026
- Fed meeting preview; ‘limited impact’ of Trump’s housing planThe Fed isn’t expected to cut rates next week. Plus, the CFPB secures temporary funding; report questions corporate home purchase ban; HOMES Act advances.January 23, 2026
- NAR report touts transparency, but a key omission remainsThe trade group’s first public annual report emphasizes reform and accountability but omits membership figures, a basic measure of organizational health.January 23, 2026
- Lower rates, cooling prices prompt cautious optimism for buyersThough recent data offers mixed signals for the spring season, economists believe the year ahead will be “more constructive” for homebuyers.January 22, 2026
- Chris Heller a ‘force multiplier’ for Place’s expansionThe former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.January 22, 2026
- Why your data strategy matters more than your tech stackClean, connected data drives successful brokerages. Lone Wolf Foundation, the industry’s cloud, puts control back in real estate pros’ hands.
- ‘Inflated’ agent fees cost consumers thousands, report claimsStandard commission practices harm consumers and fail to reward good agents (or discourage bad ones), according to a new report from the Consumer Policy Center.January 22, 2026
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- Trump’s housing-related order leaves ‘key questions’ hangingThe president mentioned his executive action and addressed other housing concerns while speaking at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21.January 21, 2026
- Realtor.com launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ home search platformPlus, ATTOM acquires ResiShares tech assets; Restb.ai unveils appraisal tool; Gulf Coast MLS integrates RealReports platform; Rechat partners with The Agency.January 21, 2026
- Mortgage rates jump as global tensions flareTrump’s vow to seize Greenland prompted threats of retaliatory tariffs from the EU, putting pressure on Treasury bonds and sending rates up (and stocks down).January 20, 2026
- NAR bets big on ‘stronger’ broker relationshipsThe trade association’s first-ever annual report elevates brokers, emphasizes transaction-focused value and reframes MLS policy with an eye toward legal risk.January 20, 2026
- Zillow hit with another lawsuit over allegations of steeringA real estate agent in Washington state filed a class-action case claiming she and her team were penalized after refusing to refer clients to Zillow Home Loans.January 20, 2026
- Affordability forecast indicates ‘small-wins year’ for housingAccording to a new Zillow report, 49 of the 50 largest U.S. markets will see housing costs ease in 2026 — and 20 will meet a key affordability threshold.January 19, 2026
- Hoby Hanna’s advice for indies after Compass-Anywhere mergerThe deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said.January 17, 2026
- Compass expands in SC; United debuts agent investment programPlus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán.January 17, 2026
- Major win advances REMAX Canada’s goal ‘to be No. 1 everywhere’A “historic” conversion of two former Royal LePage firms adds 1,200+ agents to REMAX’s global network, helping offset declines in U.S. agent count and revenue.January 16, 2026
- Builders kick off 2026 in a downbeat moodBuilder confidence dipped in January amid higher construction costs and affordability concerns, according to the NAHB — and many have reported cutting prices.January 16, 2026
- A seismic moment: What the Compass-Anywhere merger really signalsThe deal isn't revolutionary — it's an old-school American monopoly strategy being applied in a modern way: cleaner, more sophisticated and more legally aware.January 16, 2026
- CubiCasa, Realtor.com partner; Property Shield picks up Colorado MLSPlus, Benutech launches an AI-driven document verification tool; WFG makes new financial planning tech available to agents.January 15, 2026
- Mortgage rates hit 3-year low — what it means for spring salesRates fell after Trump directed GSEs to buy mortgage-backed securities. Will it be enough to energize a market that ended 2025 with no gain in sales over 2024?January 15, 2026
- The Ten: The ‘honorable mentions’ you shouldn’t overlookTo conclude our series on 2025’s industry influencers, we’re highlighting the people and trends that nearly made the list — and are worth watching in 2026.January 15, 2026
- Appellants have their final say about commissions settlementsArguments over damages and class standing led the Jan. 14 hearing. A ruling on whether to keep the landmark real estate settlements is expected by mid-2026.January 14, 2026
- IRES MLS appoints new COO; Illinois Realtors invests in advocacyIRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.January 14, 2026
- Real adds 172 agents in Michigan; SERHANT enters BostonPlus, 2 Minnesota firms merge; Portside Real Estate Group adds associate broker; Michael Saunders names Sanibel branch manager; eXp Romania lays out big goals.January 14, 2026
