by | Apr 21, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
“I can prove anything by statistics except the truth.” That witticism, attributed to 19th century British orator and statesman George Canning, highlights something that remains extremely relevant today in the information age. While we have nearly unlimited access to...
by | Apr 16, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Redfin has formally—and publicly—asked Washington-based Northwest MLS (NWMLS) to change its rules and allow home sellers to pre-market their properties. The request, detailed in a letter from Joe Rath, Redfin’s Head of Industry Relations at Rocket Companies,...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 15, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In a matter of weeks this quarter, all the major brokerages partnered with portals to pre-market their listings. Compass routed its pre-market listings to Redfin; Zillow formed its own coalition—with Keller Williams, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, RE/MAX, United...
by | Apr 14, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2026 Generational Trends Report found that Gen Z—though still a fraction of the overall market—is “reshaping homeownership,” even as baby boomers remain overrepresented amid affordability challenges. Those challenges have...
by | Apr 14, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The rate lock-in effect has been a concern on the minds of many in real estate over recent years as mortgage rates have mostly stayed in the 6%-7% range. Homeowners with rates in the 2%-3% range, while they could potentially afford the price of a new home in selling...
by | Apr 13, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
“Premarket listings.” It’s the new industry catchphrase, thankfully replacing “commission lawsuits,” but, alas, it comes with its own controversy. The practice of promoting a property to potential buyers and agents before being listed on the Multiple Listing Service...