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- Nearly two-thirds of homebuyers scored a discount in 2025A Redfin report found that the share of buyers paying less than the list price was up last year, and the average discount for those below-ask homes was 7.9%.February 3, 2026
- A notable week for tech M&A — and what it could meanConstellation Data Labs strengthens its foundation with REMAX deals; Purlin and Final Offer merge; LPT adds people-management software companies.February 3, 2026
- Why some teams are leaving the franchise model behindThree teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.February 3, 2026
- Keller Williams is first to settle in Batton, will pay $20MAfter five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”February 2, 2026
- New regional VP at Coldwell Banker; Offerpad adds to C-suiteHanna Gorka will oversee CB’s residential and commercial operations across a swath of the Midwest and Texas; Rich Ford named chief strategy officer at Offerpad.February 2, 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.
- Texas MLSs weigh consolidation; ABoR adds healthcare optionsLERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.February 2, 2026
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- Final Offer partners with TX luxury firm; OneKey adds SkySlope FormsPlus, NAR-backed .RealEstate launches unified marketing and branding platform; HomeMatch integrates buyer discovery workflow into Follow Up Boss.January 31, 2026
- M&As at Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21; $2B team joins RealPlus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.January 31, 2026
- Brokerage profitability rose in 2025 despite tepid home salesA new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.January 30, 2026
- Zillow cuts 200 roles following performance reviewsThe layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.January 30, 2026
- Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve?The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.January 30, 2026
- Agent confidence up as market approaches ‘healthier balance’A Real Brokerage survey found agent optimism at an 11-month high amid improving affordability and signs that the housing market may be starting to recover.January 30, 2026
- AI use now the norm among real estate agentsA survey of brokerage leaders found that artificial intelligence tools are no longer a “curiosity” but an integral part of “the average agent’s daily workflow.”January 29, 2026
- Housing market ‘stuck in neutral’ as rates, price growth flattenMortgage rates are holding steady, but purchase applications and pending sales are down as economic and political tensions heighten consumer uncertainty.January 29, 2026
- FTC vs. Zillow discovery proceeds; settlements in SDAR, eXp casesA dispute over company documents appears to be resolved. Plus, ex-SDAR CEO, eXp recruiter reach deals in separate cases; ex-Alliance CEO accused of defamation.January 28, 2026
- Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘on a firm footing’Following three 25-point cuts in the second half of 2025, the Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates steady, though housing activity remains “weak.”January 28, 2026
- CoStar pushes back on ‘short-sighted’ call to ditch Homes.comThe company rejected criticism of its spending and operations, defended its bet on Homes.com, and pointed to improving financials to validate its strategy.January 28, 2026
- Shared homebuying startup launches; Rechat adds local insights"Joynt" platform aims to streamline co-buying and co-ownership. Plus, SkySlope expands to Hawaii; ATTOM unveils new tools; a Rechat-Local Logic integration.January 28, 2026
- Chief AI officer to accelerate Bright’s ‘AI-native MLS’ visionRajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.Updated January 28, 2026
- Buyers backed out of deals at a record rate last monthHome purchase cancellations hit an all-time high for the month of December, Redfin found, especially in markets where sellers outnumber buyers by a wide margin.January 27, 2026
- Investor calls for CoStar board overhaul, exit from Homes.comAfter months of private engagement, activist investor Third Point says CoStar “never intended” to change course and is demanding a board reset, refocus on CRE.January 27, 2026
- Rocket hit with RESPA class-action lawsuitSimilar to recent lawsuits filed against Zillow, the homebuyer plaintiffs say they were pressured by agents who steered them toward Rocket’s lending services.January 26, 2026
- Real Brokerage CEO sued in relation to agent’s divorceA Utah man seeks $5M for “alienation of affection.” CEO Tamir Poleg admits to a brief relationship with the man’s spouse, a Real agent, but denies wrongdoing.January 26, 2026
- Trends 2026: The uncertain future of real estate’s open marketplaceBroad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.January 26, 2026
