Former Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate hit with commission dispute
A former Christie’s New York and New Jersey affiliate now known as The Agency One Rock faces a commission and fee dispute in court.
Jun 22, 2026 · 5 min readMarket News
Real estate market trends and analysis
With Warsh’s Fed overhaul, mortgage rates face a new risk
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s new framework for the U.S. central bank carries significant implications for the mortgage industry and broader housing market.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min readA search for a home in France shaped Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg’s view on listing fragmentation
Tamir Poleg says listing fragmentation could limit access to accurate data, and cites agent survey showing 95% see low demand.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min readDon’t take the bait: The coordinated comms strategy for Zillow and Compass
Zillow sued Compass and MRED, then pushed a $1.4 billion study and an 85% survey stat as Compass countered in public posts.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min readSmall Real Estate Operators, Developers Commit the Most Deed Theft: Brooklyn DA
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez visited a stately home in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, on Wednesday afternoon to brainstorm how to prevent deed theft. While Ho...
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How much will mortgage rates fall with the Iran deal and Fed week?
The 10-year yield is 4.43% and mortgage rates are 6.58%, with Fed week and inflation data setting the next move.
Jun 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026
Pending sales rose to 75,856 vs 72,039 in 2025 as inventory turned negative year over year with mortgage rates near 6.58%.
Jun 13, 2026 · 5 min read2026 RealTrends Verified: Journey from intern to owner fuels David Banks Team’s record year
The Portland-based operation ranked No. 40 for transaction sides among medium-sized teams nationwide, closing 240 last year.
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min readGoogle listing ads raise questions about IDX licensing
Google’s nationwide listing ads using HouseCanary MLS feeds are prompting questions about IDX licensing and MLS broker consent.
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min readWill the Fed Give Mortgage Rates a Reason to Drop This Week?
Key Takeaways Markets are watching to see if the Fed changes course on rates Mortgage rates are currently averaging 6.52% for a 30-year fixed Watch for updates to the Fed’s dot plot projections — they...
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min readForget Tech — Law Firms Are Driving Manhattan Office Leasing
The largest office lease of May was an open-and-shut case. Global law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s 916,000-square-foot deal at Extell Development’s upcoming 570 Fifth Avenue tower not only beat o...
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min readUnderstanding Housing Demand Growth and Market Dynamics
HousingWire data highlights how absorption rates, inventory levels, and price reductions indicate the difference between genuine housing recovery and underlying market strength.
Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Strong Housing Demand Persists Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates
Weekly pending sales rose to 75,935 from 69,636, and purchase applications increased by 7% year-over-year, showcasing resilience in the housing market despite elevated mortgage rates.
Jun 06, 2026 · 5 min readRising International Business in Boston Fuels Housing Demand
Real estate agents in Boston are seeing increased relocation traffic, heightened rental demand, and luxury purchases linked to the city's growing international business sector.
Jun 05, 2026 · 5 min readProposed Legislation Aims to Increase Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Senior Homeowners
Representative Nicole Malliotakis introduces the Nest Egg Protection Act, seeking to elevate the capital gains tax exclusion to $1 million for senior homeowners with long-term residences.
Jun 05, 2026 · 5 min readKey Features Every Property Broker Website Should Include
Discover the nine crucial components that can elevate your property broker website, enhancing engagement and driving success in today’s competitive real estate market.
Jun 05, 2026 · 5 min readStrong Housing Market Resilience Despite 6.7% Mortgage Rates
This week, 30-year conforming mortgage rates rose above 6.7%, yet the housing market remains steady, with a slight uptick in weekly pending sales and purchase loan demand compared to last year.
Jun 02, 2026 · 5 min readSocial Media Surge: A Las Vegas Realtor's Path to 100% Success in Real Estate
In Las Vegas, one Realtor reports that social media accounts for all her client leads, resulting in five successful closings stemming from a single video that reached 320,000 views.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min readTennessee Realtracs Drops Zillow Listings, Impacting Local Brokers
Starting June 1, Tennessee's MLS Realtracs will stop sending listings to Zillow due to IDX compliance issues, prompting brokers to develop direct listing feeds to maintain market visibility.
May 29, 2026 · 5 min read