In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we've put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed
The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a 'North Star' in their plans, but Dems complain they've been shut out
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Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a '2nd spring market'
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Opinion
Trainer Rachael Hite says real estate agents must focus their digital presence on real estate, rather than their personal opinions
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions
Sales slowed month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4M homes sold this year, according to a new report released Thursday by NAR
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Opinion
Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores 5 takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology
The 20.5% increase was unexpected and reversed a trend of lower new-home sales thus far in 2025
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract
Although the real estate business brings amazing opportunities, it also requires vigilance and planning to navigate safely, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows