The proposed deal for Compass to acquire Anywhere was almost certain to draw regulatory scrutiny from the beginning, due to the size and nature of the deal—nearly doubling the size of the company and consolidating somewhere around 500,000 annual transactions and 100,000 agents under one roof. What that scrutiny might look like became more clear…

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Existing homes saw the third consecutive month of modest increases as mortgage rates have been lower; however, inventory growth appears to be stalling as winter comes, according to the latest National Association of Realtors® (NAR) data. NAR’s Existing-Home Sales Report for November found that sales increased 0.5% increase in existing-home sales month-over-month to a rate…

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As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings from the University of Michigan’s monthly Consumer Sentiment report, sentiment was slightly improved in December compared to November, confirming the sentiment trajectory from the University of Michigan’s preliminary report earlier this month. Compared to November…

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The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents, a book focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence in real estate, is now featured in the Realtor® Store, the official bookstore of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The title has remained a top-selling real estate sales book on Amazon since its release in early October,…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently hosted its Leadership Academy, a multi-day training program for affiliated brokers, owners and managers focused on operational leadership and business development within franchise real estate offices. The Leadership Academy is held several times each year, led by the company’s executive and business coaching teams. The program is designed to…

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With business leaders, economists and other members of the real estate community looking forward to next year with both trepidation and hope, it appears the federal government is targeting 2026 for a push intended to bolster the sputtering housing market—though with details still forthcoming. During a primetime address on the evening of Dec. 17, President…

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As the real estate industry wraps up another transformative year, one continuing trend stands out: the need for real estate professionals to provide and showcase the value they bring to every transaction. To stand out in this competitive landscape, it’s important not to wait for the market to tell you what’s next, but anticipate, plan…

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Everywhere you look, people are asking: Will AI replace agents? It’s a topic that’s sparked a lot of curiosity—and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of anxiety. At this year’s Zillow Unlock, I had the privilege of tackling this question head on with a session I led called “AI Won’t Take Your Job: Here Are…

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A cooling labor market reported this week with unemployment rising slightly, while in line with expectations, did little to move mortgage rates, economists report.  The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.21%, a slight decline of one basis point from last week’s rate…

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Portal giant Zillow largely receives listings from MLSs via internet data exchange (IDX) feeds, but at least in one major metro, that feed may soon see some disruptions. This year, Zillow has been in dispute with the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) MLS, covering Chicago and surrounding areas and which boasts over 48,000 subscribers.  Now,…

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