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A rise in inventory is giving homebuyers more choices, but economic uncertainty and affordability continue to drag on sales.

The brokerage, which has been scaling up its private inventory, will now offer physical and digital listing books to share with agents and consumers.

StreetEasy, which serves the New York City market, will deny agents “who choose to publicly market listings to some buyers but not all” access to some programs.

Years of rapid home price growth have trained sellers to price high, but the market has shifted, leading to a widening gap between seller asks and buyer offers.

The brokerage continues to position office exclusives as pro-consumer, but declined to elaborate on what it hopes to gain through its lawsuit against NWMLS.

A new Bright MLS survey suggests a rise in inventory is making it easier for buyers to find their next home.

CoStar CEO Andy Florance said the company is ready to take advantage of industry changes “with a superior product and aggressive marketing campaign.”

While advocating for broad distribution of listings, Ryan Schneider said the company is also taking steps to ensure it’s “never at a competitive disadvantage.”

Fannie Mae’s latest report anticipates the market will remain sluggish until the end of 2025, but there is a potential for improvement in 2026.

Watch the conversation with Zillow exec Errol Samuelson as he goes deep into the ‘what’ and ‘why’ behind the portal’s divisive move.

In a lawsuit filed against NWMLS last week, Compass said brokerages with representatives on the MLS’s board are “co-conspirators,” but Windermere calls “BS.”

Katie Sweeney, Rocket Pro’s EVP of strategy and broker advocacy, is clear about her top priority: “My job is to create leverage for brokers. Period.”

In his new role, Chris Choi will help “accelerate our transformation and solidify our position as an industry leader,” the tech firm’s CEO said.

A third brokerage has endorsed the portal’s pro-MLS stance. Meanwhile, Zillow is phasing out its two-tab search display for markets with no commingling rules.

Despite technology’s growing role in real estate, potential buyers need open houses more than ever after the NAR settlement, says veteran broker Phil Faranda.

Kuper Sotheby’s expands in Texas; Howard Hanna scores a new partnership in Pittsburgh; Illustrated Properties welcomes a new president; more.

In the 39-page complaint, Compass alleges that NWMLS policies prohibiting pre-marketing are preventing “meaningful competition from gaining traction.”

The partnership reduces risks for agents, the MLS said. Plus, Aivre cuts appraisal time using Restb.ai’s computer vision and more tech news.

A newly launched proptech company with Zillow roots offers tools to guide buyers through a transaction without representation or “agent pressure.”

Watch the conversation with NAHB leaders as they discuss housing supply, the affordability crisis and the impact of tariffs on builders.