Homes.com names new president after 2-year leadership gap
Felix Kusch, a real estate executive who previously oversaw two European home search portals, has been tapped “to get Homes.com to No. 1.”
September 14, 2026
Industry News
The trends, shifts and services affecting the industry as a whole.
- Did lending standards overcorrect after the financial crisis?A recent Pew study argues that lending policies, which tightened in the late 2000s, are preventing many Americans from getting mortgages despite reduced risks.September 11, 2026
- IRES elevates longtime leader to CEO; The Agency adds regional VPMonths after moving into the COO role, Julie Dahl is now IRES MLS’s new CEO. Plus, 20-year industry vet Jim Lonergan to oversee regional sales at The Agency.September 11, 2026
- CMLS adds advocacy leader to help guide ‘the future of MLS’Cameron Kinzer joins CMLS from Boise Regional Realtors. Plus, Mainstream Realtors names Greg Phillips president; Jamie Huggins becomes a regional leader at C21.September 10, 2026
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- Can buyers time the market? Study says buying now is the best betFor about 3 in 5 home shoppers, it is better financially to buy immediately instead of delaying, according to an AD Mortgage analysis of over 20 years of data.September 10, 2026
- Coldwell Banker appoints new CMO; PLACE adds mortgage leaderLindsay Listanski will now occupy the brokerage’s C-Suite. Plus, Chad Smith named CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE; Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad board; more.September 9, 2026
- In the listing wars, consumers are a proxy for the real customerCompass and NWMLS framed their recent settlement as “pro-consumer,” but neither serves buyers and sellers — they serve agents, who were the big winners.September 4, 2026
- Elliman taps brokerage COO to strengthen ‘operational muscle’After a year with Corcoran, Jamie Gagliano returns to Douglas Elliman as COO of brokerage. Plus, Vesta Home appoints Michael El-Saleh as VP of national sales.September 4, 2026
- Commissions settlement objectors request new appeal hearingTwo homesellers who sued the Real Estate Board of New York in 2023 and 2024 argue REBNY shouldn’t have been included in the Gibson and Sitzer/Burnett deals.Updated September 3, 2026
- HUD nixes ‘substantial burdens’ on multifamily property ownersAs HUD rescinds the Obama-era policy interpretation, a state bill with common themes fails in California. Plus, House Republicans introduce a CFPB reform bill.September 2, 2026
- What brokers want MLSs to build for real estate's next eraModernization should be focused on broker needs and the industry's cooperative bargain for the digital age: consumer & data protection, accuracy, and security.September 2, 2026
- Gibson settlements will stand, appeals court rulesThe same judges who affirmed the Sitzer/Burnett settlement have upheld the deals in Gibson, closing another chapter in the industry-defining litigation.Updated September 2, 2026
- Compass, NWMLS settle 16-month legal battleThe Washington state-based MLS will offer a new “First Look” listing option starting Sept. 4 as part of the settlement agreement.August 31, 2026
- A leadership shakeup at ERA; new CMO at FirstTeamERA Real Estate has named Frank Malpica president. He replaces Alex Vidal, who will depart the company. Plus, FirstTeam elevates Lauren Henss to the C-suite.August 28, 2026
- Fair housing groups notch win in legal battle with HUDHUD’s funding cut rationale “does not add up,” the judge said when blocking the plan. Plus, Fed gov. responds to fraud claims; more layoffs at Fannie Mae.August 28, 2026
- Zillow, Redfin strike deal with FTC to avoid trialRedfin can keep receiving syndicated rental listings from Zillow but will restart its own rental listings business by 2027. And Zillow has agreed to help.August 24, 2026
- CoStar enters ‘massive market’ with completion of Zonda dealThe $800M acquisition gives CoStar Group a foothold in the new home construction sector, adding established B2B and consumer marketplaces to its portfolio.August 21, 2026
- FTC, Zillow and Redfin gear up for courtroom showdownThe trial, which is scheduled to begin on Aug. 24, is about whether a Zillow-Redfin rental listings syndication deal is pro-consumer or violates antitrust laws.August 21, 2026
- Tuccori, Batton lawyers battle over feesAttorneys in each case want about one-third of the $120M settlement fund. Plus, Zillow’s SCOTUS petition countered; NAR can’t compel The Agency to supply docs.August 20, 2026
- MoxiWorks adds sales exec; longtime Zillow leader departsShaun Harkley will step into his new role at the tech firm next month. Plus, Zillow’s VP of industry engagement leaves after nearly 20 years at the portal.August 19, 2026
- Appeals court upholds settlements in Sitzer/BurnettThe judges rejected each of the arguments made by the seven appellants, allowing the combined $876M in deals reached by NAR and major brokerages to stand.August 19, 2026
- Cooperation is a 2-way street, or it isn’t cooperationIn the fight over listings, a key question has been overlooked: Who can access MLS data, and what do they owe the marketplace in return? Here’s our answer.August 18, 2026
- Zillow RESPA case not over yet as amended filing narrows scopeThe portal said it “will continue to defend this case with the same confidence we’ve had throughout, regardless of how many times the plaintiffs refile.”August 17, 2026
- Cape Fear Realtors appoints new COO; Rocket’s board expandsDonna King joins the North Carolina association’s C-suite effective immediately. Plus, Rocket adds Sarah Watterson to its board as an independent director.August 17, 2026
