IndustryDoes a 50-year mortgage really help homebuyers?While monthly payments would be lower, borrowers would pay significantly more over the life of the loan — and take on more risk. Dave GallagherNovember 10, 2025
IndustryE&V seeks ‘new levels of growth’; Alliance installs 2026 leadersE&V Americas names Chris Pflueger EVP of expansion “to build the future of the brand.” Plus, LGBTQ+ Alliance presents its leadership team; Elliman hires CTO.Real Estate News StaffUpdated November 11, 2025
By the NumbersHomeownership still the ‘American Dream’ — but it comes at a costAmericans are putting off marriage, kids and careers until they can afford a home, according to a new report from Coldwell Banker Affiliates.Sydney JacksonNovember 10, 2025
IndustryZillow accused of using ‘kickbacks’ to boost mortgage businessNew lawsuit claims Zillow tied access to its Premier Agent and Flex leads to referrals for Zillow Home Loans, in violation of state and federal laws.Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 8, 2025
BrokeragesM&As at C21, Coldwell Banker, REMAXPlus, SERHANT enters Las Vegas; Weichert nabs a licensing agreement in Aruba; Elite opens a new corporate HQ in Miami; 40-year veteran joins The Agency.Real Estate News StaffNovember 8, 2025
AgentsShutdown chipping away at confidence in housing marketDisruptions to federal loan and flood insurance programs are impacting transactions, agents report, while consumers say they are holding off on major purchases.Dave GallagherNovember 7, 2025
MLS/AssnNAR’s C-suite grows (again); new execs at NCAR, Realtor.caNAR appoints David Conroy as its first chief data officer. Plus, Amanda Stinton to join NC Association of Realtors as COO; Scott Neil named CEO of Realtor.ca.Real Estate News StaffNovember 7, 2025
BrokerageseXp adds agents, embraces role as established leaderThe brokerage highlighted increases in revenue and transactions and said it's moving out of disrupter mode — but still leveraging AI to increase efficiency.Dave GallagherNovember 6, 2025
IndustryOpendoor ‘lost its way,’ but new CEO sees better times aheadRevenue dropped year-over-year and net losses have increased, but Opendoor’s new CEO believes the iBuyer is now on a path to break even by the end of next year.Meghan RoosNovember 6, 2025
BrokeragesZillow surveys Anywhere agents amid legal battle with CompassMany agents said they would make, or perhaps consider, a move if Compass and Anywhere merge — a possibility other brokerage leaders are keeping an eye on.AJ LaTraceUpdated November 7, 2025
By the NumbersBuyers are ghosting the housing market — here’s whyCheaper loans aren’t enough to get consumers excited about a market shaken by layoffs, missing data and mixed signals.Dave GallagherNovember 6, 2025
IndustryOff-MLS transactions cost sellers thousands, new report findsIn San Francisco, where the typical home costs over $1M, new data indicates the share of on-MLS listings is rising — and off-MLS sellers lose significant sums.AJ LaTraceNovember 6, 2025
By the NumbersOverpaying investors nudging out buyers in tight marketsInvestors accounted for 10.8% of all buyers in Q2 — and some are driving prices up by paying far above the median purchase price, a Realtor.com report found.Dave GallagherNovember 6, 2025
AgentsAlexander brothers detail defamation claims against The Real DealThe Nov. 3 complaint seeks $500M in damages, alleging TRD ran “false and misleading stories” accusing the brothers of rape. They are currently awaiting trial.Andrea V. BrambilaUpdated November 12, 2025
BrokeragesA closer look at the forces fueling LPT Realty’s rapid riseLPT burst onto the scene just three years ago and is already the 16th-largest U.S. brokerage. It has global aspirations and plans to go public soon.Paul HageyNovember 5, 2025
BrokeragesDouglas Elliman looks to the future, with a focus on luxuryThe company called its balance sheet, with no debt and $143 million in cash, a “competitive advantage” as “others in the industry are pursuing consolidation.”Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 4, 2025
IndustryClass certification in homebuyer commissions case hits a wallThe judge in the Batton case berated plaintiffs over the inclusion of sellers in their proposed class, but suggested two possible paths forward.Andrea V. BrambilaNovember 4, 2025
AgentsBuyer agents asking for higher fees than they were 3 years agoDespite some reports suggesting agent commission rates were dropping, a CPC report finds that 95% of buyer agents ask for 2.5-3% of a home’s final sale price.AJ LaTraceNovember 4, 2025
BrokeragesCompass CEO says ‘more choice’ is coming after record quarterCEO Robert Reffkin signaled that Christie’s would serve as Compass’ “blueprint” for integrating Anywhere’s franchise brands and for further organic growth.AJ LaTraceNovember 4, 2025
BrokeragesAnywhere focuses on growth, AI as Compass merger looms The brokerage and franchisor delivered 6% higher revenue, which Anywhere execs credited to increased luxury sales and retention of top agents.Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 4, 2025