Compass International Holdings execs: Consolidation must deliver real results

Compass International Holdings Brands and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value. Continue reading

NAR says it’s making quick progress on 3-year Strategic Plan

“Rebuilding trust requires more than words — it requires visible progress,” NAR CEO Nykia Wright said in the report. Continue reading

Miami, RWorld announce merger, becoming the ‘largest local Realtor association in the world’

The Miami Association of Realtors and RWorld will merge on May 11, creating the 93,000-member Miami and South Florida Realtors. Continue reading

Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog

A new report suggests that the industry’s push toward pocket listings is emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers. Continue reading

Mortgage rates dipped. See how they’ve evolved over the years

Use our interactive tool to track mortgage rates, and share the latest data with your clients, colleagues and friends. Continue reading

Disney outlines plans for 4,000-home North Carolina community

Dubbed Asteria, the 1,500-acres development will include a mix of single-family homes, condos, duplexes and apartments. Continue reading

NAR reaches $52.25M settlement in buy-side commission case

The organization announced on Friday that it had reached a broad agreement to protect members and MLSs from buyer-led cases. No new practice changes will be required. Continue reading

Forget scripts. Authenticity drives real estate marketing results

Expert Meriam Mellal says that as trust becomes harder to earn, authenticity becomes agents’ most valuable marketing asset. Continue reading

Better slashes costs, exits UK in push to reach profitability

Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026. Continue reading

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to series of Long Island murders

In a surprise twist, aside from the seven murders he was charged with, Heuermann admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim who disappeared in 1996 and was not identified until 2023. Continue reading