Rocket ‘built to grow in any rate environment,’ CEO says
The mortgage giant posted gains in revenue, income and adjusted EBITDA in Q3 — even as rising rates posed challenges within the industry.
October 29, 2026
Industry News
The trends, shifts and services affecting the industry as a whole.
- NAR to court: ‘Compass is no bystander’ in CCP fightCompass can’t provide a witness critical of NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy and then refuse to provide documents that could impeach her, the trade group argues.October 29, 2026
- Zillow settles years-long securities case for $212.5MThe deal, which is pending court approval, comes just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court denied Zillow’s petition for review of the case’s class certification.October 28, 2026
- A decade-old vision of brokerage data management gets repackagedThe idea of a shared platform where brokers can enter data once and retain control over its use isn't new. Is the industry finally ready to meet the moment?October 28, 2026
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- CoStar posts record Q3 but still faces sales force challengesThe company is adjusting recruitment strategies to address inside sales team churn. CoStar also announced its $730M acquisition of aerial image company Vexcel.Updated October 28, 2026
- RealScout to bring ‘more eyes, sooner’ to eXp Coming SoonsAn integration set to launch later this year will bring eXp Realty’s pre-market listings to the agent-client relationship platform.October 27, 2026
- Compass execs ask court to quash NAR subpoenas in PLS caseRobert Reffkin, Ashton Alexander and Cory Perkins allege NAR is trying to pressure them not to testify, calling the subpoenas “retaliatory and oppressive.”October 26, 2026
- Local zoning remains top challenge for manufactured housingRealtor.com research suggests areas with low land costs and smaller shares of starter homes could see the biggest impacts — but only if local zoning laws allow.October 26, 2026
- Trump signs order to ‘make homeownership more affordable’NAR applauded the move, saying it “takes steps toward making homeownership more sustainable.” Plus, corporate homebuyer rules proposed; some lumber tariffs cut.October 22, 2026
- ARMLS, 5 other MLSs sue Compass over pressure campaignThe six organizations are asking the court to declare that their cooperation rules are not anticompetitive in the face of an "imminent threat" from Compass.October 22, 2026
- StreetEasy adds status options so listings can ‘build momentum’Zillow’s NYC-focused portal now offers agents a 14-day window to pre-market properties without accruing days on market or displaying price changes.October 21, 2026
- Ex-REMAX president moves to proptech; Sotheby’s appoints new CEONick Bailey will lead growth and strategy at AuthoritySignal AI. Plus, longtime Sotheby’s CEO Philip White steps down; Opendoor’s president exits; more.Updated October 22, 2026
- HouseCanary, Side partner as Google Listings Program expandsThe deal reflects Side’s goal for its partners to have “as many options as possible so they can run their businesses the way they want,” CEO Guy Gal said.October 20, 2026
- OneKey is latest MLS to strike back at CompassThe New York-based MLS said it will not change its rules governing how publicly marketed listings are shared because the cooperative model “is worth defending.”October 20, 2026
- If ethics are so important, violations should be publicizedRealtors pledge to abide by a Code of Ethics, but complaints are handled behind closed doors, giving consumers little incentive to report bad actors.October 17, 2026
- Compass follows through on vow to sue CRMLSThe brokerage giant sent the MLS a letter last month demanding rule changes and told Real Estate News last week that it would follow the letter with a lawsuit.October 16, 2026
- Senators urge FTC to examine ‘deceptive’ real estate practicesDemocrats Booker and Warren sent a letter to the FTC chair warning that some industry practices may harm consumers and exacerbate the affordability crisis.October 15, 2026
- NAHREP CEO: Listing wars, MLS autonomy and collateral damageAs big industry players continue to fight over listing strategies, the most vulnerable consumers may get caught in the crosshairs, NAHREP CEO Gary Acosta says.October 15, 2026
- Compass adds Google AI vet to board ‘at pivotal time’Former Google VP Sissie Hsiao joins the board of directors as its lead independent director steps down. Plus, new VPs at Pacaso; ALTA installs new president.Updated October 15, 2026
- HouseCanary inks ARMLS deal 3 weeks after bankruptcy filingArizona’s largest multiple listing service is the seventh MLS to sign on since the brokerage platform’s partnership with Google went national in June.October 13, 2026
- Despite infighting, top portals offer mostly the same listing infoZillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and Homes.com all provide similar property details — with some caveats, according to a new report by the Consumer Policy Center.October 13, 2026
- BHHS firms appoint joint CMO; Rechat adds chief industry roleKelly Silver will oversee marketing for the franchisees, which have 3,700+ agents. Plus, Audie Chamberlain moves up to Rechat’s C-suite; GVR names interim CEO.October 13, 2026
- What real estate leaders can learn from the mortgage industryBrokerage execs who outsource financial thinking to lenders risk missing the vital leading indicators that predict which clients will walk through their doors.October 12, 2026
- Final push for approval of Tuccori opt-in deals underwayA fairness hearing in the Tuccori case is less than a month away. Plus, mandatory membership lawsuit dismissal stands; SCOTUS won’t review Zillow investor case.October 9, 2026
