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

Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026

Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ agents from MLSs in open letter

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to “honor seller choice.” Continue reading

The 2026 market’s not exactly what we had hoped for

While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading

Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push

Early reactions to the portal’s Zillow Preview program highlight the ongoing debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency. Continue reading

Zillow’s ‘Preview’ isn’t solving fragmentation. It may be multiplying it

If every major platform builds its own version of a pre-market channel, the industry won’t become more open, Sean Frank writes. It will become more segmented. Continue reading

Pending home sales falter despite ‘buyer-friendly’ market conditions

Sub-6 percent mortgage rates improved affordability in February, but annual pending home sales still slipped due to economic and political headwinds. Continue reading

Let the HOMES system help you nail your next buyer consultation

Take your buyer consultation from transactional to consultative with Josh Ries’ step-by-step system for working with buyers. Continue reading

Leadership lessons from Howard Hanna on culture and transparency

Darryl Davis talks to Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna, who offers a leadership case study on maintaining a unique brokerage culture while navigating unprecedented industry change. Continue reading

5 burning questions about eminent domain ANSWERED

There are many moving parts involved in an eminent domain fight. Broker Annette DeCicco helps you arm yourself and your clients with information when it’s time to help. Continue reading