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NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing

Mar 5, 2026

Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS.

Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

Mar 5, 2026

Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market.

Tracy Tutor sues Oren Alexander as jury deliberates federal case

Mar 5, 2026

The luxury broker and "Million Dollar Listing" star alleged she was drugged by Oren Alexander and sexually assaulted by him and another unnamed man during a Douglas Elliman recruiting event in 2014.

If I were starting my real estate career in 2026, here’s exactly what I would do

Mar 5, 2026

Forget building fast. Build strong, brokerage president Lori Muller writes. Because the ceiling in real estate isn’t determined by the market — it’s determined by discipline.

5 ways to show up, so your real estate business blows up

Mar 5, 2026

Explosive professional growth isn’t magic, Jimmy Burgess writes. Its momentum is created by showing up in ways others choose not to.

AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic

Mar 4, 2026

The FHFA ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sever ties with Anthropic, signaling how politics and regulation may shape AI adoption in housing finance.

A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they’ll offer it soon

Mar 4, 2026

A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage product, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve — 4.99 percent mortgages. The company's CEO said the offering has "obvious scale advantages."

The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentation will hurt us all

Mar 4, 2026

In this episode, Leigh Brown gets candid about MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why understanding real estate history matters more than ever.

Compass just declared independence from the MLS and took Redfin and Rocket with it

Mar 4, 2026

What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass' latest moves against "organized real estate" for answers.

Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market

Mar 4, 2026

This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system.

Mortgage applications saw healthy boost during sub-6% rate week

Mar 4, 2026

Buyers responded with enthusiasm to a dip in mortgage rates last week, but this week's rate spikes and conflict in Iran could lead to a downturn in mortgage applications in weeks to come.

If your listing’s not selling, it’s not always price. It’s the positioning

Mar 4, 2026

When a home is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy, Josh Ries writes. When it's not, no amount of exposure will be able to fix it.