The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Existing-Home Sales report for October came in on a somewhat dismal note: Existing-home sales decreased 5.5% month-over-month to a rate of 3.75 million. That marks the lowest level since August 2010’s 3.68 million, according to Realtor.com®  Chief Economist Danielle Hale.  Year-over-year home sales were down 8.8% compared to October…

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The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) claims around 230 members—MLSs ranging in size from a couple hundred to over 100,000 members. As many in real estate are quick to point out, each serves a unique geography, and often has different structures, resources and goals—both a unique boon and a huge pitfall in the face…

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Buffini has announced the launch of The Agent-First CEO, the coaching company’s new free weekly podcast. Ethan Beute, Buffini’s chief ambassador, hosts the show where he interviews a team leader who is helping agents succeed. In each episode, the two talk through what is working and how stronger agents build a stronger business. According to…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) may spend the holidays in court, as the association is being accused of failing to pay a former employee promised retirement based on the financial strain of previous legal issues. John Pierpoint—NAR’s former and long-time chief financial officer, who was succeeded by Matthew Cendella in 2025—filed a lawsuit against…

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The bidding war is over. Some of the decisions made are harder to undo. As an agent or broker, is it part of your professional obligation to discuss where the buyer might be in five years financially and family-wise? Probably, even if it might occasionally put them off a purchase. A recent survey of 1,000…

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Compass has announced a new Broker-to-Broker Cooperation Policy in order to “support cooperation.” The new Broker-to-Broker Cooperation Policy requires all agents of the brokerage to cooperate with other brokers and agents—including listings earmarked as Private Exclusives or Coming Soons—unless otherwise instructed by the client in writing, the brokerage stated. The policy—which is now added to…

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The national entry point to luxury housing fell to $1,197,014 in October, down 2.3% from a year ago and marking the 31st consecutive month of annual declines, according to Realtor.com®’s October 2026 Luxury Housing Report. Florida emerged as a bright spot in a cooling national luxury market, accounting for five of the 12 metros that…

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RealPlus—an NYC real estate technology provider and listing management system—has signed on to HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program. The company announced the partnership via a blog post on its website. RealPlus joins the growing roster of program partners, including REMAX Advantage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group, ENRG Realty, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties Real…

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that remodeling activity was flat in the second quarter amid a broader nationwide housing slowdown, in its latest State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR showed a near-even split in the second quarter: Remodeling spending declined in 26 states and increased in 24 states, according to a…

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AI-tech firm SERHANT. has announced the launch of SERHANT. Utah, bringing its proprietary AI platform, S.MPLE, and the largest media reach in real estate to Salt Lake City and Park City.   According to a release, SERHANT. Utah opens with more than 40 agents from firms including Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Engel & Völkers, Real, Sotheby’s International…

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