Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers
As Congress prepares for hearings on mortgage finance and affordability, industry leaders are bracing for months of policy debate.
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Why title integrity needs decentralized governance
On-chain governance protocols can secure U.S. land records by closing gaps left by static databases and manual oversight.
Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge
With pent-up demand, multi-generational buyers and a suppressed market, 2026 could be a landmark year for U.S. housing.
Lofty details new agentic AI operating system for real estate agents, brokers
Unlike traditional AI tools that wait for prompts, Lofty AOS is designed to plan, execute and adapt workflows on its own.
Realtor.com Q2 revenue rises 10% as visitor traffic outpaces rivals
Realtor.com’s Q2 revenue rose 10% to $143 million as site traffic surged and the firm expanded AI and agent tools.
Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits
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
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
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
Lacey Conway joins Long & Foster as president, focusing on growth, partnerships and full-service brokerage.
More activist investors push CoStar to exit Homes.com business
Activist investors call for CoStar to sell or close Homes.com, citing $11B in value destruction and weak results.