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William Pulte ousts board members, adds new ones, including a DOGE-affiliated engineer. Plus, HUD floats affordable housing proposal, the CFPB clings to life.

This week the federal agency weighed in — again — on the 5-year-old case, arguing that revisions to the 2023 deal are only cosmetic.

Economic uncertainty could slow sales during the peak season, but listing in April or May remains a good bet. In some metros, selling season starts now.

“I believe that Real needs me in a bigger capacity right now,” Srivatsaa told Real Estate News. The brokerage announced March 12 that he is moving to the board.

Proptech leader Zane Burnett joins the brokerage as EVP of digital strategy, and Peter Ianos leads operations for core services, including mortgage and title.

United's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.

Errol Samuelson believes “consumers and agents are being misled” about private listings, and for big brokerages, any competitive advantage would be short-lived.

New construction is influencing affordability in many areas, with the South seeing the biggest benefits.

Watch the conversation with Sherry Chris as she talks about her new advisory role, how NAR’s CEO operates and the changes ahead at the national association.

The ListAssist deal will “unlock a new world of data and insights” for BoldTrail users; RealScout’s platform gives brokerages more control over listings.

Gino Blefari denied a Wall Street Journal report of acquisition talks with Compass, saying “there are no discussions, negotiations or agreements” taking place.

While they're showing more interest, economic volatility and uncertainty about the future could keep buyers from pulling the trigger on a home purchase.

In an interview with the Puget Sound Business Journal, Glenn Kelman said the brokerage would have ‘been stripped for parts’ if bought by a different company.

The brokerage giant "is in advanced talks" to buy HomeServices of America, the real estate arm of Warren Buffet's empire, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Gibson home sellers join the brokerage in asking the court to put the suit on hold so they can file details as the judge faces a request to recuse himself.

The nationwide inventory shortage — 3.8 million homes — is reaching a point of no return in some parts of the country though new construction is increasing.

Sharran Srivatsaa, who joined Real just over two years ago, is moving to the brokerage's board of directors, a transition he described as "bittersweet."

The Tennessee-based brokerage tried to convince the court that it should be covered under the NAR settlement, but that request was denied.

The news comes on the heels of Rocket’s acquisition of Redfin — a “power move,” said Tomo’s CEO, an ex-Zillow exec — plus a major equity investment in KW.