The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
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Compass taps former NAR settlement attorney Ethan Glass as chief legal officer
Glass represented the National Association of Realtors in the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit, and Compass in its lawsuit against Northwest MLS.
Tech Pulse: Trendsetters nominations open, AI sales agent eases mortgage process
Nominations are open for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters Award, and we’re catching up with inaugural winners from 2019.
Tech Pulse: Smart home tools for seniors; AI marketing for agents
With seniors now outnumbering children in many U.S. states, demand is growing for aging-in-place technology.
RealReports, Doorify MLS announce AI-driven partnership
The agreement gives Doorify subscribers access to the RealReports platform, which combines datasets such as tax history, zoning, permits, climate risk and liens with AI-driven features.
Tech Pulse: eXp’s digital twin trend; lenders urged to build AI compliance
Executives from eXp Realty discuss the use of digital twins, while a new survey offers the chance to weigh in on AI implementation.
NAR faces new antitrust suit over alleged steering
A Florida broker claims that NAR steers homebuyers to use a buyer’s agent by making it hard for them to directly contact the listing agent.
Tech Pulse: ICE integrates with Freddie Mac, AI Summit welcomes experts
ICE Mortgage Technology has integrated Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API into its Mortgage Analyzer for faster, AI-powered income verification.
MLS Now to add Rayse client transparency platform
Rayse provides a client-facing space for agents and clients to remain connected throughout the transaction — logging every update.
John L. Scott CEO unpacks AI strategies and MLS consolidation
The conversation touches on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across sectors and the need for MLS consolidation.