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Watch the conversation as coaching expert Tom Ferry identifies strategies agents can deploy today to boost their business in the new year.

Residential real estate is changing. Technology is evolving, new leaders are bringing new visions, and brokerages are embracing novel ways of doing business.

That’s an improvement from 2022, when the timeline was twice as long, but it still puts homeownership out of reach for many consumers as savings rates decline.

The outspoken Compass CEO could soon be leading the world’s largest brokerage, reshaping the market while asserting independence from portals, MLSs and NAR.

Proptech firm Homa, which charges buyers a flat fee, recently closed its first sale in Florida and plans to bring its hybrid AI/agent experience to more states.

A new report suggests that Compass would control over 30% of several urban markets — surpassing federal guidelines — if its acquisition of Anywhere proceeds.

Mortgage rates fell again this week, making a 2026 home purchase slightly more affordable for buyers who already have an advantage over sellers.

The Broker Public Portal-founded site gains a shareholder. Plus, Rechat boosts transaction tools; eXp partners with Land id; RELIANCEai adds AI assistant.

Home shopper keyword searches on Zillow revealed a preference for adaptable homes with regional characteristics over square footage and luxury.

The brokerage and Washington state-based MLS have conflicting views over how the discovery phase is proceeding as the case advances toward a trial.

The Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell were frequent targets of the Trump administration in 2026, raising concerns about the agency’s future independence.

A disputed report, which received funding from Zillow competitor CoStar, found that ZHL borrowers paid more than those who used other lenders between 2022-2024.

The program is the first of its kind, according to the St. Louis-based MLS. Plus, NAHREP acquires The Alumni Society; GWFAR installs 2026 board president.

Leading firms are employing different strategies — M&As, growth-oriented platforms, agent incentives — to fortify and expand their already-dominant positions.

Plus, Corcoran affiliate adds $500M team; KW enters Bulgaria; $2B agent rejoins Elliman; The Agency opens in Tulsa, names managing partner in Scottsdale.

The department’s Antitrust Division has filed a Statement of Interest in Davis et al. v. Hanna Holdings Inc., a lawsuit filed by homebuyers last year.

The president teased plans for bold reform in 2026. Plus, legislators unveil bipartisan housing package; Fed reappoints regional bank presidents; more.

Existing home sales dipped year-over-year but have increased for three consecutive months, suggesting a more balanced and stable market heading into 2026.

Lawsuits, criticism and new potential rivals cast a shadow over Zillow’s successes this year — but the search giant has not yet buckled under the pressure.

Plus, Equity Union expands; Real adds 50 agents in Canada; CIRE launches in Uruguay; Side partnership creates new firm; @properties CIRE makes three promotions.