Cloze unveils app to capture, organize open house leads
The app replaces paper sign-in sheets with digital check-ins that create contact records, log attendance and collect visitor feedback.
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Real estate brokers say rising mortgage rates derail early 2026 housing rebound
Mortgage rates rose from 6.23% to 6.94% after Iran conflict escalation, and brokers now expect about 4 million home sales in 2026.
Miami Realtors + RWorld’s Dionna Hall on building a unified South Florida MLS
Dionna Hall — co-CEO of Miami Realtors + RWorld — discusses what’s next for BeachesMLS and MIAMI MLS and how agents can demonstrate skill.
Compass International Holdings agents join American Real Estate Association
Compass International Holdings agents at company-owned operations get free ARA membership for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027.
Ruth Reffkin launches Compass real estate team in NYC
Ruth Reffkin launched the Ruth Reffkin Team at Compass in New York City, partnering with Susan Hirschorn as principal strategist.
Agent movement stalls as retention takes hold in Q2
External moves — agents changing to a different brand — are essentially flat year-over-year at 3,390, a difference of just six from Q2 2025.
FirstTeam Real Estate, Purlin partner on AI-powered operations
The California-based independent brokerage will implement PurlinOS, Purlin Close and Purlin Offer & Negotiate.
Coldwell Banker Warburg folds into Compass in New York
Coldwell Banker Warburg will operate as Warburg at Compass in New York, and Compass has not set a timeline for the transition.
Berkshire completes Taylor Morrison deal valued at $8.5B enterprise value
Berkshire closed its Taylor Morrison acquisition at $72.50 per share, valuing equity at $6.8B and EV at $8.5B.
Howard Hanna expands into northern New England with Portside
Howard Hanna partners with Portside, gaining Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts reach, and expanding to 18 states and 500+ offices.