Zillow adds 24 more brokerages to pre-market listings partnership

The new agreements bring the number of brokerages and franchisors who have partnered with Zillow on pre-marketed listings to 29. Continue reading

Zillow goes ‘AI mode’ with new home search assistant

Zillow has released AI mode, a new search assistant that answers buyers’ and renters’ listing and market questions. Continue reading

Luxury homes aren’t just trophies anymore — they’re wealth strategy

Affluent buyers are approaching property less as a status symbol and more as an asset tied to lifestyle, identity and long-term wealth. Continue reading

Reffkin: Law vs. rule — MLS mandates cannot supersede fiduciary duty

Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin, weighs in on law versus industry practice when it comes to fiduciary duty and coming-soon listings. Continue reading

Help shape real estate: Become the best agent in your market

Want to become a real estate leader? Team leader Faith Reid writes that it starts with developing true expertise and surrounding yourself with those who elevate your performance. Continue reading

Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025

Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities related to the war in Iran, inflation and other factors. 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

A confetti moment: Zillow changes its tune on listing standards

For the industry, Zillow’s shift reflects a broader move toward understanding that how a home is introduced can be just as important as how widely it is seen, Compass agent Suzy Minken writes. Continue reading

The ‘World Wide Web’ is bigger than one listing website

The real estate industry moved this past week, eXp Chief Brokerage Officer Holly Mabery writes. The MLS has a simple choice: lead, follow or be bypassed. Continue reading

What today’s buyer really wants (and what that means for agents)

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares consumer trends and data insights to help boost your spring market strategy. Continue reading