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Builder confidence remained low in September, according to the NAHB — but many are optimistic that declining mortgage rates will bring buyers back.

Realizing it was “inextricably linked to the entire industry,” the portal began investing in tools for all agents, not just paying customers, said COO Jun Choo.

The weak job market may initially temper homebuyer demand, but eventually, falling rates should help “revive sales activity.”

Artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry at breakneck speed — but with regulators sidelined, the risks of bias and inequity loom large.

FirstTeam opens its first office in Washington state; CB picks up a $1B Florida team; a luxury sales duo joins The Agency New York; more.

Zillow made claims of harassment in a filing that also showed it offered Compass a “broader national partnership” before announcing its private listing ban.

Canopy MLS’s “Limited Exposure” setting, which also excludes listings from feeds, is designed to offer flexibility and “restore fairness for everyone involved.”

“There’s no way you need 1,400 employees,” Co-founder and newly appointed board member Keith Rabois told CNBC, adding, “we’re going to return to our roots.”

G. Scott Hurlock is now SVP of strategic growth at Christie’s, while MetroList appointed Brian Groth to serve as its first director of sales and marketing.

Weak jobs data is expected to outweigh inflation numbers as the Fed considers a rate cut next week — which could be followed by more before the end of the year.

Do off-market listings “erode trust” with consumers — or are they “a great marketing tool” for sellers? Current and former Compass agents have mixed opinions.

NAR and others will need to clean up and resubmit their briefs by Sept. 15. Law professor (and appellant) Tanya Monestier called the ruling a “critical” win.

Kaz Nejatian, the former COO at Shopify, fills the vacancy left by ex-CEO Carrie Wheeler, while Opendoor's co-founders return as board members.

Plus, the BLS makes a significant downward revision to jobs numbers, and the president’s nominee to replace an ex-Fed official advances to a Senate vote.

Watch the conversation as Leo Pareja explains how to be a “brilliant leader” and shares other strategies younger agents can adopt to fast-track their career.

The new tool can instantly add different kinds of furniture to listing photos, “a step forward in making home shopping more immersive,” the company says.

The appointment of Ethan Glass, lead counsel in the commissions cases, underscores Compass’ “unwavering commitment to seller choice,” CEO Robert Reffkin said.

The top cities for investors are largely located in Florida and Texas, where home prices are typically lower, demand is strong and regulations favor landlords.

Real estate is now a “skills-based market,” and teams must lean into specialization and rigorous execution to get ahead, says strategist and coach Verl Workman.

Kamini Lane says her stance hasn’t changed — but in the few cases where listing privately makes sense, her brokerage is committed to providing the best tools.