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FirstTeam now operates in four Western states. Plus, The Agency adds office in Colorado; Corcoran affiliate enters Cape Cod; CIRE announces exec appointments.

The latest employment report makes a case for “cautious optimism” ahead of the spring homebuying season — if job and wage growth continue.

A bipartisan housing package is headed to the Senate. Plus, FHFA repeals 2024 fair housing rule; Congress reauthorizes NFIP; new jobs, inflation data coming.

The company’s mortgage and rentals divisions continued to drive growth at the end of 2025, with overall revenue up 18% year-over-year in Q4.

A majority of Americans think that people aren’t making enough money to afford homes — and high mortgage rates aren’t helping, according to a Bright MLS survey.

Neda Navab, former president of brokerage operations, has been promoted to a leading role in Compass’ post-merger org, while Lori Muller joins Fathom from EXIT.

NAVICA partners with Solid Earth while Oregon Realtors joins forces with SkySlope. Plus, CRMLS adds Tuesday app, RentEdge; iGUIDE launches Site Plans.

Matt Consalvo will leave his post at ARMLS in 2027. Plus, Kara Taylor is named ATTOM’s chief growth officer; John R. Wood Christie’s names a new VP of sales.

Plus, high-end specialist Justin Alexander joins The Agency Beverly Hills; Keller Williams launches in Egypt; Century 21 North East, Elliman welcome new agents.

The announcement comes 4 months after Zillow became the first portal to launch an app in ChatGPT — a move that stirred debate about AI’s wider industry impact.

In a Feb. 6 ruling, a judge denied Compass’ injunction request, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm and skepticism of conspiracy, monopoly claims.

The home search site’s CEO, Damian Eales, touts “the most engaged audience in the industry” and support for MLSs as fuel for future growth.

Though mortgage rates aren’t expected to change much in 2026, many prospective buyers are holding out hope for a sudden drop, a Clever Real Estate survey found.

The formal approval granted in the Gibson case on Feb. 5 adds nearly $40 million to the larger settlement fund, which totals over $1 billion.

In its latest response to investor criticism, CoStar says demands to offload the portal “demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of our business.”

With rates near three-year lows and new listings on the rise, market conditions are relatively decent for home shoppers ahead of the spring homebuying season.

The revised proposal drops rentals and softens opt-out language. Meanwhile, a similar bill in Washington state has advanced to the Senate Rules Committee.

Slight improvements in affordability helped put more people in homes at the end of 2025, with year-over-year gains among the under 35 and 55-64 age groups.

Plus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group.

The leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass.