Lofty details new agentic AI operating system for real estate agents, brokers February 6, 2026 by bp56691 Unlike traditional AI tools that wait for prompts, Lofty AOS is designed to plan, execute and adapt workflows on its own.
Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits February 6, 2026 by bp56691 Judge Bough approves $39.7M in settlements for five brokerages, impacting 2.7M claims in nationwide commission lawsuit.
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate taps Anna-Marie Ellison for sales leadership February 5, 2026 by bp56691 Anna-Marie Ellison, former ARC Realty executive, will drive sales and agent support at John R. Wood Christie’s in Florida.
Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules February 5, 2026 by bp56691 A new Illinois bill would require most home listings to be advertised online within one day unless sellers opt out.
Long & Foster’s next chapter: Lacey Conway eyes growth, capture and consolidation February 4, 2026 by bp56691 Lacey Conway joins Long & Foster as president, focusing on growth, partnerships and full-service brokerage.
Keller Williams settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million February 3, 2026 by bp56691 Keller Williams settled the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $20 million, releasing its agents and franchisees from antitrust claims.
RealTrends Verified ranked De Niro Team joins Brown Harris Stevens January 29, 2026 by bp56691 NYC’s De Niro Team, with $52.12 million in 2024 sales, leaves Douglas Elliman for Brown Harris Stevens, boosting the firm’s luxury roster.
Jason Mitchell Group adds LitFinancial to referral network January 26, 2026 by bp56691 The Jason Mitchell Group facilitated more than 140,000 referrals in 2024 — resulting in $6 billion in closed sales volume.
Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact January 21, 2026 by bp56691 Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Daniel de la Vega as CEO January 20, 2026 by bp56691 ONE Sotheby’s International Realty ranks among the highest-producing affiliates within the Sotheby’s International Realty network.