The company said its new platform, which launched for agent applicants last month, aims to provide property valuations within 3% of a home’s final sale price.

A new Zillow survey found that nearly 9 in 10 agents believe independent representation is good for buyers — but less than two-thirds think it helps agents.

As bad actors employ new tech to level up, “we’re finding that becoming human-centric is essential,” said Eric Taylor, head of trust and safety at TurboTenant.

Some economists say the four-phase housing market cycle has been consistent for decades. But the current market’s “correction” phase isn’t behaving as expected.

The brokerage filed a draft registration with the SEC this week. Plus, Ruth Reffkin launches a team; SIR enters Vietnam; Real nabs media-savvy D.C. team; more.

The brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.

As homeowners premiums continue to rise, agents should discuss the cost realities with their clients early, a Howard Hanna Insurance Services exec advised.

The highest mortgage rates of the year are hitting at a time when home sales are already starting their seasonal slowdown, further suppressing activity.

The back-office system is now available to indie, franchise-affiliated firms. Plus, Breezy opens Underbuilt Radar to consumers; Cloze adds Open House app; more.

The number of U.S. homes purchased by international buyers fell 14% year-over-year — the second-lowest level in NAR records dating back to 2009.

Steve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.

The FOMC voted 9-3 to keep rates in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. The central bank has not adjusted short-term interest rates since its December 2025 meeting.

Miami Realtors + RWorld and Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast are merging. Plus, East Tennessee Realtors adds SourceRE data management tools.

Despite again reporting year-over-year revenue growth, CoStar’s share price fell amid investor queries about Homes.com and headwinds in the rentals space.

Two special masters were appointed to oversee the distribution of funds. Plus, eXp sexual assault case headed to trial; intervention requested in Tuccori; more.

The alignment brings a strong and sizable partner to the upstart association, which now has the potential to substantially grow its ranks.

Speculo’s Remi AI tool tracks changes in intent and flags leads for human follow-up. The deal adds to LPT Aperture Holdings’ portfolio of industry-facing tech.