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Compass-Anywhere deal may exceed DOJ market-share limits in some cities

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Compass’s proposed acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate may give the firm some eyebrow-raising market share levels in certain markets across the country, according to analysis of RealTrends Verified data published by The Capitol Forum earlier this week. This includes more than 80% market share in both Newport Beach, California and Manhattan. According to the publication’s […]

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NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

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There’s no shortage of differing opinions within housing, but one thing most industry professionals can agree on is that affordability is a key ongoing struggle for many prospective homebuyers.  Real estate agents and members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are on the front lines of this battle, as they work with buyers to

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Realty ONE Group celebrates 20 years, sets sights on next era

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For Realty ONE Group founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew, 2025 was a special year, as it marked the 20th anniversary of his founding of the firm. “It is still a family business, supporting other family businesses and entrepreneurs with our agents and team leaders, and we really are one big family,” Jewgieniew said. “Since day

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CertifID’s Tyler Adams on deepfakes, fraud and protecting homebuyers

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Cybercriminals are not inventing entirely new schemes in 2025. They are perfecting old ones. According to Tyler Adams, CEO and co-founder of CertifID, fraudsters are combining artificial intelligence (AI) with patience, timing and realism to exploit real estate transactions in increasingly convincing ways. From AI-generated voice impersonations to email monitoring and highly targeted wire fraud,

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Navigating options with confidence: Coldwell Banker’s support and value proposition empower brokers

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Today’s brokers are facing one of the most complex operating environments in modern real estate, marked by tight inventory, compressed margins, shifting commission structures, rapid technology change, and increasing demands for profitability and efficiency. As brands rethink how franchise support directly impacts performance, Coldwell Banker is reshaping its model around specialization, data-driven decision-making and high-touch

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Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading

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Renovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher mortgage rates reshape buyer behavior, according to a new Realtor.com report. The analysis builds on earlier research showing fixer-uppers are priced 54.2% below the national median for single-family homes.

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Google’s MLS listings via HouseCanary reignites IDX policy debate

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The news that Google is now displaying property listings in mobile search results for homes in certain markets, powered by a partnership with HouseCanary subsidiary ComeHome, has perhaps unsurprisingly sparked a bit of a debate online.  As with Zillow’s announcement of its app integration with ChatGPT in October, the crux of the issue for many

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Will federal AI regulations override state housing efforts?

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President Donald Trump’s new executive order that creates a single federal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is reverberating throughout the housing industry. While states have been moving to regulate AI tools used in home pricing, marketing, tenant screening and mortgage decisions, the new order asserts federal authority over AI regulation. The Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Zillow was right to kill Climate RiskScores

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Four row houses in South Philadelphia share a wall. Their flood risk scores: 6, 4, 1, 3. This is real data from First Street, the climate analytics firm whose scores Zillow removed from over a million listings last month. The houses are on my block. They’re literally attached to each other, yet their risk profiles

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5 best Oregon real estate schools for 2026

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If you’re thinking about getting your real estate license in Oregon, it’s important to know that everyone starts out as a broker. Before you can take the state exam, you’ll need to knock out 150 hours of coursework through an approved Oregon real estate school. Those hours cover everything from contracts and finance to agency

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