Rory Golod is bringing ‘high-tech, high-touch’ to new Compass role

Golod has been promoted to president of growth at Compass parent company Compass International Holdings. He will oversee the company’s tech, recruitment and communications. Continue reading

Home flipping isn’t dead, but the easy money is gone

Home flipping profits are at a near-20-year low. New data shows shrinking margins, shifting demand and how investors are adapting in 2026. Continue reading

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading

CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images

“As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,” CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement. Continue reading

REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month. Continue reading

As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing’s core economics

Proptech investment trends are shifting beyond AI, with capital flowing into mortgages, insurance, utilities and housing’s core financial infrastructure. Continue reading

Inman appoints experienced media executive as new CEO

Tom Bohn will replace Emily Paquette as chief executive of the industry’s leading source of news, events and intelligence, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading

NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up

New FEC filings show NAR’s PAC spending nearly $10 million ahead of 2026, with Texas leading candidate funding and independent expenditures. Continue reading

Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues

The cuts come amid a broader wave of consolidation across the real estate industry, with several other firms also cutting staff in recent months. Continue reading

Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week

Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different. Continue reading