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Watch the conversation with regulatory expert Jessica Hickok as she discusses non-Realtor agents, days on market and “the illusion of fresh demand.”

The agency’s future remains in limbo as employees describe efforts to gut it. In other D.C. news, HUD scraps a Biden-era rule; FHFA nominee talks privatization.

More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.

Matterport Marketing Cloud aims to simplify multimedia content creation; Maverix Advisory group adds former @Properties and Christie’s leader for key role.

Real estate’s top iBuyer reported increased revenue as it looks to “give sellers more choices” through listing products that go beyond a standard cash offer.

Revenue was up 12% in Q4, but losses increased. The company hopes cost savings, marketing and a stronger sales team will get it back in the black in 2025.

Rates fell to the lowest level in two months — good news for affordability — but pending sales also dipped, and declining confidence may keep buyers sidelined.

During a webinar, leaders from Zillow, CRMLS, ARELLO and NFHA argued that scrapping the CCP could also stifle competition and lead to fair housing lawsuits.

After a brief COVID bounce, the share of people who own their homes has settled in around 65%, a recent report found. But it can vary widely by state and city.

A new rentals partnership is a “win-win” that seems to have moved the real estate rivals closer together — and could potentially influence a bigger deal.

The debate over regulation has intensified since Trump took office, with the new administration taking a strong deregulatory stance. Is there a middle ground?

Prices are still going up, but 2024 ended with just 4.5% annual growth. Regionally, the Northeast is still going strong, while the Sunbelt has cooled.

Consumers found the “digital-first” logo — which includes a subtler take on the brand’s famous balloon — more appealing than the old design, the company said.

Following years of declines, the square footage of single-family home starts was up at the end of 2024. If mortgage rates ease, that trend could continue.

HouseWhisper is designed to keep agents from being “buried with tons of admin tasks,” CEO Luis Poggi said. Ex-Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff is a co-founder.

While agents tend to shop around in January, movement was unusually subdued last month. To woo top talent, brokerage leaders may have to get creative.

Bright MLS launches a new site with housing market data for the nation’s capitol. Plus, inland condo prices rise in Florida, and new home sales dip in Texas.

This outdated "professional courtesy," once expected of buyer agents, has passed its expiration date — especially as liability risks have increased.

Compass acquires D.C.-based Washington Fine Properties; Living Vogue Real Estate joins eXp Luxury; Elliman names Florida marketing VP; ERA adds WV indie; more.

The firm said homes initially listed privately sold faster and for a higher price, supporting its position that sellers should decide if or when to use the MLS.