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The acquisition combines CertifID’s fraud prevention infrastructure with CloseSimple’s communication and automation capabilities.

Bed Bath and Beyond is building an end-to-end homeownership platform by acquiring Fathom Holdings. Coach Darryl Davis asks, "What does a retailer owning a brokerage mean for the future of real estate?"

BHGRE Maturo, BHGRE Dream Properties and Realty Connect USA have merged to create BHGRE Realty Connect. The brokerage serves New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Sotheby's 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook finds that 38 percent of agents in the $10 million-plus segment say aging in place is reshaping buyer behavior — and the ripple effects reach well below the ultra-luxury tier.

The maps are from the 1930s. The consequences are not. Braden Crooks of Designing the WE brought the "Undesign the Redline" exhibit to the NAR expo in Washington to show how Depression-era federal housing policy drew the lines that still define today's market — from the affordability crisis to appra...

The Coldwell Banker CEO talks Zillow, MLS expansions and Coldwell Banker under Compass International Holdings.

Don't beat yourself up over a stale listing. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies to help you go back to the drawing board and look at the factors that are still within your control.

Nearly two-thirds of retirement plans now automatically enroll new participants at contribution rates of at least 4%.

Coldwell Banker Warburg will operate as Warburg at Compass in New York, and Compass has not set a timeline for the transition.

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Meet the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee, who has spent decades fighting for freedom and homeownership. Dr. Lee Davenport shares 31 quotes to inspire your clients this June.

For weeks, a central question surrounding Dream Finders Homes‘ pursuit of Beazer Homes has been unambiguous: Will Dream Finders’ offer for the company and its public relations campaign be enough to convince Beazer shareholders that a sale should occur? A just-completed debt refinancing b...

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s new framework for the U.S. central bank carries significant implications for the mortgage industry and broader housing market.

HUD proposed a rule to allow chassis free upper floors in manufactured homes, a change developers say can cut $5,000 to $10,000 per home.

Insights from one million calls show intent based targeting, better context, and local numbers can improve appointment conversion.

Tamir Poleg says listing fragmentation could limit access to accurate data, and cites agent survey showing 95% see low demand.

For agents and brokers, the acquisition reflects a broader shift toward integrated platforms rather than standalone brokerage models.

Zillow sued Compass and MRED, then pushed a $1.4 billion study and an 85% survey stat as Compass countered in public posts.

A 21% rise in foreclosures reflects normalization, not a crisis, as new listings stay low and homeowner equity remains high.

The second half of 2026 hinges on whether demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 6.60% and tighter comps from July onward.