Compass takes CRMLS fight to court and promises to cover agent fines
Complaint alleges fines up to $2,500 for public marketing outside the MLS when clients direct it in writing
...First Horizon sells $4.5B mortgage portfolio at discount
Bank is moving to align its mortgage production more closely with core relationship clients
...Disruption can distract brokerage leaders from consumer expectations
Lessons from deregulation, software shifts, wireless competition, and patient consumerism point to a consistent pattern, choice changes behavior
...Fannie Mae slashes 2027 mortgage forecast amid higher rates
Refinance activity takes the brunt of the revision
...Dark Matter promotes three executives to senior leadership roles
The company promoted three executives into CTO, CFO, legal roles
...Candidates pitch housing affordability fixes as a midterm gambit
Candidates pair pro-supply policies with populist proposals like investor limits, LIHTC expansion and down payment help
...AI voice agents target real estate’s next conversion opportunity
CINC’s Jeff Walker says the priority is recognizing lead intent during a 12-month sales cycle and acting at the right moment
...Housing M&A shifts as global capital retargets residential futures
Zelman data shows housing M&A deal value up 56% through Aug. 2026 while investment grade issuance fell 71%
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