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Mortgage rates are holding relatively steady around the lowest levels of the year, but buyers still aren’t committing as other economic concerns persist.

The real estate professionals who do use AI tools find them helpful in tackling content creation, scheduling and administrative tasks, a Kaplan survey found.

Scott Durkin, who was removed from his previous brokerage during a leadership shakeup, will now work as a broker. Plus, KW VP Kendra Newman gets promoted.

Purchase cancellations and listing withdrawals are up as frustration runs high among homebuyers and sellers, according to a trio of new reports.

Russ Cofano, a former proptech CEO and eXp president/general counsel, has teamed up with real estate marketing leader Amit Kulkarni to form Alloy Advisors.

The judge denied the portal’s request to further depose Robert Reffkin, however. Separately, Zillow says Compass hasn’t offered “evidence of irreparable harm.”

The Florida-based MLS’s data connectivity efforts continue with a new State-Wide MLS partnership. Plus, Maine Listings shares the meaning behind its new logo.

How do you get through five years of disruption and change? Adapt quickly and embrace opportunities. In this 2-part story, see how three leaders have thrived.

Plus, Lone Wolf’s partnership with CAR deepens; Final Offer enters a new market; ATTOM launches Transparent Owner; CubiCasa hits a milestone; more.

Plus, Nosalek attorneys get paid, and the San Diego Association of Realtors’ ex-CEO nears a deal in his wrongful termination lawsuit.

The decade began with an unprecedented pandemic and housing market whiplash. In this 2-part story, see how three leaders grew their businesses through it all.

Condo prices are still high, but they’re down in some large markets and more affordable than other property types. Plus, buyers have significant leverage.

Dual-career and part-time agents have a lot to offer — but they need access to the same kind of training and support that helps full-time agents find success.

Plus, Baird & Warner nabs a veteran Chicagoland agent; ERA picks up a family-owned brokerage; Christie’s adds an affiliate in Italy; $100M agent joins CB; more.

Deals reached with Howard Hanna, William Raveis, EXIT, Windermere and Lyon will add $40M to the fund earmarked for home sellers’ antitrust claims nationwide.

Plus, HUD rolls out politicized messaging about the government shutdown; NAR pushes for a quick resolution amid “potential real-life impacts” on real estate.

The government shutdown has delayed a key jobs report; if it drags on, there’s a risk that “the Fed gets it wrong” later this month when considering rate cuts.

With new owners and a new strategy, ByOwner.com hopes to attract sellers seeking DIY or flat-fee services via its “your lead” model and in-house brokerage.

The portal asked for another 2-hour deposition following Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere. Separately, Zillow’s hearing request in a copyright case was granted.

Hope is dimming for renewed housing market activity amid a slowdown in mortgage applications, a drop in pending sales and persistent economic uncertainty.