A federal congressional committee sent letters to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen in relation to their partnership, scrutinizing the relationship between the nation’s largest brokerage and the Chicago-based MLS that is already at the center of a federal lawsuit. The letters were penned by a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee…

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A federal congressional committee sent letters to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen in relation to their partnership, scrutinizing the relationship between the nation’s largest brokerage and the Chicago-based MLS that is already at the center of a federal lawsuit. The letters were penned by a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee…

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The strangest part of the fight over private real estate listings is not that powerful companies are fighting for control of valuable inventory. That is business. It’s that what is too rarely said plainly is that consumer benefits and corporate benefits can coexist, and sometimes conflict. Compass calls its private listing strategy “seller choice.” Zillow…

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The trending real estate buying habits of the super rich have ushered a new term into our vernacular: “Landmaxxing.”  Coldwell Banker’s new term for the frequency of affluent buyers scooping up neighboring larger properties and homes to maximize privacy, preserve views and create multigenerational living opportunities, landmaxxing is listed as the number one trend right…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) provided the second quarterly update on its new strategic plan, as the organization has promised more transparency and a holistic turnaround after facing years of backlash in the wake of the commission lawsuits. In a statement, NAR CEO Nykia Wright, who took the reins with a mandate to make…

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Second Century Ventures (SCV) announced a partnership with the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), which represents thousands of real estate professionals through more than 100 local sections throughout Mexico. SCV operates REACH, with programs in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Middle East. Under the agreement,…

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A relisted property can carry several negative connotations, i.e., that it’s the second try of a listing that failed the first time, or that the seller is trying to game the days on market by canceling then relisting.  But is this stereotype one that survives contact with reality? A 2025 study published in the Journal…

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Economists touted regional improvements to housing inventory for the increase in home-purchase application activity this week but cautioned the uptick will likely be short-lived with oil prices rising as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity…

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South Florida’s luxury market saw a surge of transaction activity across both the single-family and condominium sectors during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published in The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties’ Luxury Market Report. The firm noted that the major increase in high-end sales did not rely on pricing reductions…

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Stellar MLS has announced the REALTORS® Association of Citrus County (RACC) as its newest corporate shareholder, expanding access to technology, tools, data and support to real estate professionals throughout Florida’s largest MLS coverage area, while connecting RACC members to the scale, service and stability of a nearly 80,000-customer MLS community.  According to a release, this…

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced the addition of 20 new member companies in the first half of 2026. The new members span North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. According to a release, the selected brokerages differentiate themselves through deep community ties, local market expertise…

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