Monthly Archives: March 2026

AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic

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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. Continue reading →

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

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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. Continue reading →

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

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What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass’ latest moves against “organized real estate” for answers. Continue reading →

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

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

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

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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. Continue reading →

The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in ‘wait-and-see’ mode

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Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. Continue reading →

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

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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. Continue reading →

Why multifamily housing investors should consider Knoxville

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Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters should make it attractive to investors seeking stable growth in a market that outperforms its size, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →

You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability

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The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading →