How Compass built the biggest empire in real estate history
A look at the acquisitions, strategy and key players behind Compass' rise to dominance
by AJ LaTrace Apr 27
Chicago MLS expands private listing network nationwide, teams up with Compass
MRED will offer any licensed agent at a brokerage access to its Private Listing Network
by Taylor Anderson Apr 24
'The dream of the 90s is alive in the Midwest.' Can they keep it going?
Economists share what the region has in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
New data shows Compass dominating key markets and keeping more deals in-house
Compass now holds between 30% and 39.5% of unit sales across 5 major metro markets
by AJ LaTrace Apr 14
Economists: The housing market 'feels stagnant,' while the future 'remains cloudy'
New data show 2025 had 'the weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s'
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Luxury homes aren’t just trophies anymore — they’re wealth strategy
Christie’s President Gavin Swartzman discusses a more measured, deliberate luxury buyer
by AJ LaTrace Mar 25
Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026
Headwinds aside, multifamily real estate remains on a firm footing
by Michael Zaransky Mar 19
Redfin says private listings, coming soons could boost inventory
A new report says markets that allow for pre-marketing could see an annual 6-12% bump in listings
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
Industry veteran Russ Cofano says staged listing strategies reflect growing tensions over listing data, portals and brokerage control
by AJ LaTrace Mar 13
An image of the "Gone with the Wind" home, the "Parasite" house, and an Academy Award to represent Oscar-winning real estate movies.
A roundup of Hollywood's most award-worthy properties, plots and land grabs
by Jessi Healey Mar 13
New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations
Florida remains the nation’s top relocation destination
by Nick Pipitone Mar 11
open letter to NAR members
Opinion
Want the National Association of Realtors to be better, stronger, more trusted? It starts with us
by Darryl Davis Mar 6
NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing
The trade group noted it has no policy on coming-soon listings and reaffirmed support for MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Mar 5
The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in 'wait-and-see' mode
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24