Illinois Realtors initiative targets state's housing deficit
The Housing Supply Accelerator Program aims to help community leaders tackle zoning and inventory issues. Plus, Stellar expands commercial listing distribution.
August 11, 2026
MLS/Assn Milestones
- NAR’s investment arm makes inroads with Mexican associationSecond Century Ventures has partnered with Mexico’s Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios. Plus, RACC joins Stellar MLS as a corporate shareholder.July 22, 2026
- Imagine MLS adds 800+ subscribers; Momentum MLS, Gitcha ink dealKentucky's growing MLS partners with two smaller organizations. Plus, Momentum MLS integrates Gitcha’s Buyer Listing Service; SWMLS collabs with SourceRE.Updated June 3, 2026
- Arizona-based MLS rebrands; MARIS touts ‘incredible’ demandWARDEX’s new name, Momentum MLS, is “a promise,” Board President Kim Huft said. Plus, active inventory climbs at MARIS as the multi-state MLS pushes for growth.May 8, 2026
More MLS/Assn Milestones
- A new 3-way data share in the Southeast; 2 MLSs partner with BPPGeorgia, Tenn. and Alabama MLSs team up. Plus, Broker Public Portal to power home search for Northstar, Metrolist; Illinois Realtors partners with MRED; more.April 30, 2026
- 2 Texas associations to merge; MLS alliance expands in FloridaMembers will vote soon on a SABOR-FRAR merger. Plus, Southeast MLS Alliance adds realMLS; Florida orgs dismissed from lawsuit; UCO expands MLS pitch overseas.Updated April 15, 2026
- CRMLS to ‘give revenue back’; a tech upgrade for BeachesMLSThe California MLS will start redistributing listing data revenue to brokerages next month. Plus, a brand refresh for IRES; RACI partners with TrustFunds.March 20, 2026
- OneKey chooses BPP for home search; HAR partnership expands reachBroker Public Portal will power the New York-based MLS’s consumer site, with listings also appearing on Cribio.com. Plus, HAR and BBOR partner in SE Texas.February 18, 2026
- Texas MLSs weigh consolidation; ABoR adds healthcare optionsLERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.February 2, 2026
- IRES MLS appoints new COO; Illinois Realtors invests in advocacyIRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.January 14, 2026
- Metro MLS appoints CEO; REIN announces 2026 boardChris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.Updated January 6, 2026
- MARIS launches rev-share program; NAHREP announces acquisitionThe 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.December 22, 2025
- CMLS, RESO unveil board members for 2026Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.December 12, 2025
- MetroList expands its reach; LIBOR rolls out affiliate programCalaveras County Realtors partners with Northern California’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado’s IRES joins the MLS Grid network.December 3, 2025
- 4 Arizona MLSs to share data; NorthstarMLS overhauls boardThe agreement gives listings access to roughly 11,700 subscribers across the state. Plus, NorthstarMLS adopts governance changes; LIBOR partners with KCM.November 3, 2025
- BeachesMLS partners with RetroRate; MLBOR joins Hive MLSThe South Florida MLS is the first to offer assumable loans tools to subscribers. Plus, Hive MLS moves further into the Smoky Mountains region with new partner.October 21, 2025
- Stellar, BeachesMLS to share data; new photo tools at CRMLS187,000+ active listings will now be accessible to subscribers of the two Florida MLSs. Plus, CRMLS offers Styldod’s updated image-editing tech.October 14, 2025
- A surprise move from CMLS to NTREIS; 2 Texas associations mergeThe former COO at CMLS makes a sudden shift, and two Texas associations join forces in the Fort Worth area. Plus, a Stellar MLS subsidiary gains a new ally.October 9, 2025
- Another Stellar MLS data share; a new look for Maine ListingsThe 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.October 7, 2025
- Texas’ 2 largest MLSs activate data shareDallas-based NTREIS and Houston-based HAR.com have launched a partnership that gives broad listings exposure to their 100,000+ combined subscribers.September 30, 2025
- Largest state association launches 'by Realtors for Realtors' toolFlorida Realtors’ e-signature tool is available to all Form Simplicity users. Plus, broker resigns over Charlie Kirk comments; HAR.com adds commercial listings.September 16, 2025
- MLS picks a new name to reflect ‘the future of real estate’SABOR MLS’s rebranding honors subscribers’ “professionalism, insight and impact.” Plus, Bright has a new data share; NorthstarMLS grows; an NAR rival is hiring.August 22, 2025
- Unlock MLS calls new listing option ‘a win for seller choice’Flex Listings allows sellers to “ease into the market,” Unlock says. Plus, Stellar MLS bolsters market data; NWMLS integrates voice-activated search tool.July 29, 2025
- North Texas' largest association now even bigger after mergerMetroTex has merged with CCAR, creating the country's 4th-largest local association. Plus, Florida Gulf Coast MLS's tech upgrade "marks a major leap forward."July 23, 2025
