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What this spring means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents

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The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading →

The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker

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Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their existing pipelines look better than a few months ago — and that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test. Continue reading →

Redfin to provide Compass with 1 million leads by 2029

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A headline-making partnership with Compass International Holdings took over Rocket’s Q4 2025 earnings call, with leaders giving more details into how both parties will benefit. Continue reading →

Gary Keller on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I wouldn’t have done it’

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Gary Keller delivered his annual State of the Housing Market keynote on Monday, musing on sales trends and market competitiveness — while offering a few quips about Compass and CoStar. Continue reading →

More home-seekers say they’ll buy. Will they be enough to save the spring market?

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A new Intel survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults shows how consumer attitudes about homebuying may boost the spring and summer market — though a full recovery may take longer. Continue reading →

Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts

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Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring. Continue reading →

Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts

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Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. Continue reading →

Affordable housing is a polycrisis: Here are 5 things to know in 2026

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If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home. Continue reading →

Mortgage group: Affordability woes could end the American Dream

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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families. Continue reading →

Why does everybody suddenly care about affordability? The Download

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After years of a housing affordability crunch, Congress has weighed in with competing proposals to make homeownership more possible for hopeful buyers. Continue reading →