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NTREIS hired Joey Bandemer to lead data governance and in house compliance, replacing 13 associations, rollout Q4 2026.

State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow.

In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes.

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice."

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable.

In a press conference on Wednesday, the West Des Moines Police Department announced the arrest of Kristin "Krissy" Ramsey for the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland.

January new home sales fell to a 587,000 annual rate, down 17.6% from December, with prices at $400,500, after a positive sales year in 2025.

More than half of respondents said a 20-percent cut to Social Security benefits would require “significant sacrifices or a tighter budget."

Builders FirstSource details how BFS' full-stack supply, installation and digitial services support homebuilders.

Portals and brokerages expand coming soon pre marketing, raising questions about IDX feeds, MLS rules and seller choice.

Optimal Blue's Mike Vough says borrowers remain anchored to low mortgage rates as February's refi share slipped to 41% and ARMs rose to 10%.

National Association of Real Estate Brokers President Ashley Thomas III spoke with HousingWire on efforts to address homeownership inequity.

United Wholesale Mortgage’s 2021 move to bar its broker partners from also sending loans to Rocket Mortgage drove an average price decrease of 5 basis points per loan at companies not targeted by the policy, according to a new academic paper.

Zillow alleged a group boycott by MRED and Compass, while defendants argued Zillow’s harm is self-inflicted and nonmonopolistic.

Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes.

<p>A former chief executive of Battersea Power Station Development Company has filed legal action against the owners of the London scheme following his dismissal in May last year. Don O'Sullivan alleges he was dismissed after raising concerns about financial reporting within the business.</p> <p>The...

<p>The UK property market began 2026 with 74 new prospective buyers per branch and sustained interest, though 29% of adults reported difficulty covering housing costs. The lettings sector recorded 3.87 new instructions per branch with seven applicants competing for each available property.</p> <p>Th...

<p>London councils collected approximately one-third of fines issued to private landlords for housing offences during 2023/24 and 2024/25. The 32 boroughs issued nearly £8.7 million in civil penalties but recovered just under £3 million, according to data from the National Residential Landlords Asso...

<p>A UK proptech firm has launched an AI-powered platform to help landlords manage legal compliance ahead of the Renters' Rights Act implementation in May. The system, trained on over 100,000 legal documents, generates and reviews tenancy agreements with claimed 99.7% accuracy.</p> <p>The post <a hr...

<p>The National Landlord Investment Show will take place on 24 March at Old Billingsgate in London, featuring over 50 speakers addressing regulatory changes including the Renters' Rights Act and Making Tax Digital requirements. The free event targets landlords, property investors and developers faci...