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Now at 10k members — with no help from Compass — American REA is ready to hire, step up growth and “coexist peacefully with NAR,” says Co-founder Jason Haber.

“We have intimate knowledge of what the industry needs,” a Bright exec said. Plus, selling its products means more revenue and richer offerings for subscribers.

The marketplace, which includes pre-market as well as public listings, allows sellers to offer “buy it now” and other pricing with updates to agents and buyers.

Details are scarce, but if the White House follows through on a potential emergency declaration, it could boost U.S. housing supply and improve affordability.

Smaller investors are seizing the opportunity as economic pressures make it tough for many buyers to afford a home, according to a recent Cotality report.

Watch the conversation as Nykia Wright reflects on her tenure so far, what the trade group is working on and her biggest goal for the next year.

In an industry often perceived as “old fashioned,” digital technologies are now the norm — and agents of all ages are embracing them. See what else has changed.

It’s possible mortgage rates — which have recently hovered under 6.6% — will drop to 6%, one economist noted, but it could take a couple of years to get there.

CB and its affiliates also added agents in Miami and Manhattan. Plus, Compass welcomes a builder-turned-agent in NY; Iron Valley launches on the West Coast.

Carey Schwaber Armstrong, former Zillow VP and Tomo COO, soft-pitched Truelist — an AI assistant with an agent-seller dashboard — via LinkedIn this week.

Plus, the FHFA approves Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper; the CFPB proposes new terminology around consumer risk, narrowing its supervision of nonbanks.

If large brokerages go all-in on private listings, they would dominate the market, putting smaller firms “right out of business,” a consumer advocate warns.

The iBuyer’s shares jumped over 85% on Aug. 28 — just a few weeks after Opendoor avoided delisting with some help from activist investors.

Pending home sales remain sluggish, but mortgage applications — and home touring activity — have ticked up as 30-year rates hold at 10-month lows.

Plus, Elliman nabs Schemmel Soda Group; Victorica Group rejoins eXp; Virginia brokerage leader appointed to board; The Agency expands in Central America; more.

The all-in-one platform for real estate pros is now linked to Figma, a popular design tool, enabling faster distribution of visual assets to agents and teams.

While many borrowers take on a mortgage in the hope of refinancing when rates drop, a new report warns against counting on a refi as a financial lifeline.

RealPlus and BuildersUpdate.com introduce new agent tools; WAOR adds Property Shield as a member benefit; Knock becomes profitable; more.

Going viral helped agent Margie Doucette Marasco get new referrals. The key to her success? Videos edited by her Gen Z son, which racked up millions of views.

A lawyer representing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said her termination “lacks any factual or legal basis.” She intends to sue to retain her position.