Real Estate News: The latest news for agents and other pros.

Rechat and Canva create a “closed-loop” workflow for agents. Plus, PulteGroup adds AI tools; Simplify Home offers pre-listing home improvement program.

The tech-focused brokerage outpaced the broader housing market in Q4, increasing transactions and agent count, and logged $2B in revenue for the full year.

The number of MLSs operating in the U.S. fell below 500 in 2025 — a 43% drop from a decade earlier, according to T3 Sixty’s 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices.

After hitting three-year lows last week, mortgage rates jumped in the war’s first few days — but the rise could be temporary if the conflict doesn’t last long.

The U.S. had a deficit of 4.03M homes in 2025 — up from 3.8M in 2024 and the third-largest supply gap of the past 14 years, according to Realtor.com data.

Shayne Fairley steps into the role formerly held by Merri Jo Cowen. Plus, Sotheby’s Canada names new president; IVRE appoints chief growth officer; more.

Watch the conversation as CEO Robert Palmer explains how LPT Realty was able to "hyperscale," and what he believes will be the model of the future.

Anywhere’s attorneys are asking the judge in the Batton case to not intervene in a proposed opt-in settlement with a similar case known as Tuccori.

A veteran real estate agent has rolled out an AI-assisted “buyer profile” site to help fellow agents avoid wasting time on clients who aren’t ready to act.

A new bill focused on home equity investment contracts underscores a widening fight — and rising scrutiny of a model built around appreciation, not interest.

Plus, John R. Wood Christie’s acquires 11-agent team; Realty ONE, Ivester Jackson Christie’s open new offices; KW Media partners with ex-NFL star’s firm; more.

At the annual R4 convention on Feb. 23, CEO Erik Carlson sought to energize agents with a message focused on growth, revitalization and professionalism.

During a Feb. 26 call with investors, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took shots at Zillow and MLSs — and detailed an unexpected partnership with Redfin.

The mortgage giant ended the year strong with two major acquisitions and loan volumes at a 3-year high. “We're hitting every key milestone,” the CEO said.

Rocket agreed to begin immediately displaying the brokerage’s “Coming Soon” listings on Redfin — reversing Redfin’s earlier pledge to bar such listings.

The average weekly rate dipped below 6% for the first time in more than three years — a threshold that could unlock buyers (and sellers) this spring.

The firm is currently incorporated in Delaware, but CEO Glenn Sanford said Texas is “better suited” to its needs. Shareholders will vote on the move in April.

Anywhere’s top accounting exec is now CAO at Compass. Plus, Zillow elevates rentals, comms leaders; BPP installs board members; DeCaro Auctions names a new CEO.

While affordability remains a challenge, lower mortgage rates and increases in inventory are giving buyers some wiggle room as they search for their next home.