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HannaList adds fuel to the escalating private listings war

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The private listings debate just got louder. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has launched HannaList, an internal listing network that allows Howard Hanna agents to share listings exclusively with Howard Hanna buyer agents before those properties ever reach the MLS. Combined with what Compass has built since acquiring Anywhere, two of the industry’s most significant […]

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ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply

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When the Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Thursday, longtime real estate analyst Steve Murray zeroed in on a number at the center of the legislation: 350. That figure, under the bill, defines a “large institutional investor” — a category that triggers strict limits on single-family home purchases and imposes

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Bryan-College Station is a Texas sleeper market for builders

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Most people view Texas in two ways: through our large cities or the stereotypical image of a man on a horse. One is about skyscrapers, private equity, and traffic; the other focuses on boots, cattle, and a mythology that has increased tourism. However, some of the real opportunities in Texas may be found in the

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Howard Hanna debuts HannaList with MLS aligned early access

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is launching HannaList, an internal listing portal designed to give sellers an early-access marketing option before a listing is widely distributed. The initial rollout will begin in Northeast Ohio and the Greater Pittsburgh area in early April, with expansion to additional markets planned throughout 2026, according to a company spokesperson.

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Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

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The private listings debate has become one of the most polarizing conversations in organized real estate — and in my view, it is being handled poorly by nearly everyone involved. Advocates are cherry-picking the benefits without acknowledging the risks. Critics are sounding alarms without acknowledging the legitimate reasons private listings exist. And somewhere in the

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Senate passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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The Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89–10 vote on Thursday, advancing a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply and addressing affordability challenges nationwide. But consumer advocates and trade groups are still pushing for changes to several provisions. Congress has not passed such a comprehensive housing package

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Propy expands AI title rollup with Florida acquisition

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Propy has acquired the title division of Boss Law as part of the company’s effort to expand its presence in institutional real estate transactions. The deal brings the Florida-based title operation — including offices in St. Petersburg and Seminole — under the Propy Title brand. Boss Law’s client base includes several large residential real estate

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REMAX adds 300-agent Rhode Island brokerage

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REMAX has added a large Rhode Island brokerage to its network after HomeSmart Professionals announced it will rebrand and operate as REMAX Revolution. The firm — owned by Dean deTonnancourt — brings more than 300 agents and six offices into the REMAX system. The move adds to the franchise network’s presence in Rhode Island as

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Rayse launches conversational AI assistant RAE to help agents log work by voice or text

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Rayse has launched RAE, a conversational AI engine embedded in its Agent Value Platform that allows real estate agents to log work, update client journeys and manage client portals through natural voice or text instead of traditional portal interfaces, the company announced. RAE (Rayse Assistant Engine) is designed to function as a personal assistant on

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Agent Impact Network scales investor and global referral infrastructure to 385,000 agents

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The Real Estate Agent Referral Network and Marketing Tips community, part of Agent Impact Network and founded by real estate strategist Debbie Mauro, has grown to more than 385,000 real estate professionals and is adding about 2,000 members a month, the company announced. The milestone makes the group one of the largest professional referral networks

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