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Reffkin sheds light on Compass’ push for national MLS: ‘We are bringing MRED national’
"I want to create a national MLS to compete against local MLSs," Robert Reffkin said, while hinting at more MLS expansions to come.
Did Real just buy itself a ‘channel conflict’ with the REMAX deal?
Real Brokerage's acquisition of REMAX raised eyebrows, but the bigger questions are about franchise conflict and cannibalization risk.
Mortgage Applications Down 4.4%, Average Loan Size Reaches 36-Year High
Mortgage applications declined for a second week in a row as economists point to economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on activity and drive mortgage rates up. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and refinances—decreased 4.4% on…
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King & Spalding adds two London partners in as many days - The Global Legal Post
King & Spalding adds two London partners in as many days The Global Legal Post
NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts
The National Association of Realtors is calling on Congress to reject a White House budget proposal that would eliminate billions in federal housing funding.
EMEA real estate disposals hit €19.4bn in 2025 - Green Street News
EMEA real estate disposals hit €19.4bn in 2025 Green Street News
Remodeling growth to slow sharply in early 2027: Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies
Home remodeling spending is expected to remain positive through early 2027, but growth will slow to a pace below overall inflation, according to new data from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Gary Keller: Private listings could make MLS a ‘market of last resort’
The Keller Williams chairman argued that "the issue isn’t whether people know — it’s which people know, and who gets to decide who knows."
West of Toronto, high-end realtors sense a more animated market - The Globe and Mail
West of Toronto, high-end realtors sense a more animated market The Globe and Mail
Luxury Presence launches unified AI platform for agents
Luxury Presence unveiled a revamped platform Wednesday that consolidates website, marketing, advertising and client relationship tools into a single AI-powered system.

