Dems raise antitrust concerns over Compass-Anywhere merger
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are asking the DoJ and FTC to "thoroughly investigate" the pending deal, which they claim would "entrench existing antitrust and price manipulation concerns that have been at the center of mounting litigation."...
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Unlisted founder talks inventory, seller signals, market opportunity
Unlisted founder Katie Hill believes off-market is the solution to real estate's long-standing inventory problems. But her idea has been tried before. ...
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Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Zillow reports that, despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms....
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Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so
Windermere's Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a "remarkably stable" year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026....
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Why agents should participate in a pitch battle in 2026
Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes....
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Dunbar’s Number explains why average agents stay average
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain stable, meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. Here's why that's not enough to sustain a real estate business today....
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5 qualities every great transaction coordinator must have in 2026
Behind every smooth real estate closing is a transaction coordinator who keeps it all moving, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s what separates the good from the truly great....
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No lead-gen unicorns: 3 real ways to get clients to the closing table
Stop chasing that next "magical" lead source, Josh Ries writes. Implement a lead-generation system that will sustain your business for the long haul....
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Mortgage demand dips as Fed signals cautious approach to rates
Homebuyer demand is still stronger than a year ago, but seasonal shifts have pushed the mix of business toward refinancing, which accounted for 59% of loan applications last week....
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Instagram’s new Stories update changes visibility for agents
Instagram has quietly announced shareable Stories, creating a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes....
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