by | Jan 16, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
On January 9, the residential real estate industry was rocked by the early closing of the Compass/Anywhere merger, a deal announced in September of 2025 and not expected to close until the end of this year. While speculation continues regarding just how the mega...
by | Jan 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Builder confidence in the new single-family home market declined at the start of 2026, as persistent affordability concerns continue to dampen buyer enthusiasm despite some positive movement in mortgage rates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells...
by | Jan 15, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Missouri, heard oral arguments in the Sitzer-Burnett settlement appeal on Jan. 14, with attorneys representing objectors as well as defendants debating the validity of the settlement amount and its effectiveness in...
by | Jan 14, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In a memorandum filed Jan. 13, defendants Zillow and Redfin are asking a federal judge to throw out the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against their $100 million partnership—and their arguments reveal potential weaknesses in how the government defined...
by | Jan 13, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In a long LinkedIn post Jan. 13, Glenn Kelman, the 20-year CEO of Redfin, announced he was stepping down. Titling the post ‘Unemployed, In Greenland,’ Kelman said Jan. 16 will be his last day in the office, following Rocket Companies officially acquiring the firm July...
by | Jan 13, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Despite a hopeful moment of decline in November, inflation looks to be stagnant in December, remaining paused from hitting the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December saw a slight...