What real estate professionals should know about the Fed rate hike
Housing professionals said the psychological effect on homebuyers and sellers is immediate
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Pinkwater Metzger Team joins SERHANT. in the Hamptons
East Hampton duo has $160M in career sales volume and ranked No. 13 among small teams in the 2026 RealTrends Verified City list
Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals
New internal tiers and tracking tools aim to standardize referrals while Compass remains licensed only in the U.S.
The Agency hires Jim Lonergan to lead Midwest expansion
The longtime Anywhere Real Estate franchise growth executive will also oversee South Central U.S. sales and Canada
Sotheby’s International Realty brings ONE, TTR under company-owned brokerage
ONE posted $6.85B volume in 2025 and TTR posted $5.71B, per RealTrends Verified
Compass-NWMLS settlement bigger than ‘coming soon’ listings
The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status
Real estate doesn’t compete with other brokerages anymore
The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.
Douglas Elliman names Jamie Gagliano national brokerage COO
She will oversee national operations and align workflows with Elius, the firm’s AI platform built on Google Cloud.
ERA Real Estate names Frank Malpica president
Malpica’s appointment follows the tenure of Alex Vidal
Real REMAX Group halts Motto Mortgage franchise growth
Vic Lombardo, the president of REMAX’s mortgage services, had stepped down from his role