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Keller Williams promotes Jason Abrams to Chief Industry and Strategy Officer

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Keller Williams has promoted Jason Abrams to a new position, building on his 25-year coaching, education and training history with the Texas firm. Continue reading →

Economists: The housing market ‘feels stagnant,’ while the future ‘remains cloudy’

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New numbers show that 2025 had “the weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s,” one economist said. Continue reading →

Agent commissions show ‘stickiness’ nearly 2 years after NAR settlement

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Roughly two-thirds of agents reported no significant shift in commission levels since the 2024 NAR settlement, a new report found. Continue reading →

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

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

REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

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

Inman appoints experienced media executive as new CEO

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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 →

Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues

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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 →

State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools

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State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications plummeted more than 10% last week

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Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry, raising concerns about the upcoming spring. Continue reading →

Trump targets ‘burdens that have driven up mortgage costs’

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NAR said the order “highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers.” The order comes as Trump increasingly focuses on housing. Continue reading →