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BREAKING: Compass sues CRMLS over its cooperation rulesCompass says CRMLS fines agents up to $2,500 for marketing listin...
10/16/2026

BREAKING: Compass sues CRMLS over its cooperation rules

Compass says CRMLS fines agents up to $2,500 for marketing listings outside the MLS at a client's written direction, and it's taking the fight to federal court.

Why it matters: Compass will now cover those fines for agents at its company-owned brokerages, a move that could reshape how far MLS cooperation rules can go nationwide.

See what both sides are saying, at the link in the comments.

10/12/2026

Have mortgage rates peaked, or is more chaos coming?

The 10 year yield has bounced off a critical 5.35% level four or five times now, and that line needs to hold. Geopolitical conflict in Russia, Ukraine and Iran, a hawkish Fed, inflation data and the midterms could all push things in the wrong direction. Housing inventory ticked down slightly too, but comparing it to last year is tricky since rates were more than 1% lower back then.

HousingWire's Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami breaks it all down in this week's tracker. Check out the link in the comments for the full video.

10/09/2026

When pricing power is limited, protecting homebuilder margins means looking beyond incentives and price cuts. Ed Kubiak and Conor Sedam or Higharc explain how connected product data can help builders reduce complexity, control costs earlier and make smarter product decisions before capital is committed.

Read the full article: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/builder-pricing-power-margins/

BREAKING: Leo Pareja named CEO of AGNT, Glenn Sanford steps downSanford, who founded eXp Realty in 2009 and has led the ...
10/08/2026

BREAKING: Leo Pareja named CEO of AGNT, Glenn Sanford steps down

Sanford, who founded eXp Realty in 2009 and has led the company for 17 years, announced the move Thursday at eXp Con 2026. He'll stay on as chairman and adviser.

Why it matters: It's a major leadership transition at the parent company of eXp Realty and NextHome, with Pareja set to guide the brand through what he calls its current digital transformation.

See what both leaders said about the change at the link in the comments.

10/08/2026

AI can bring new efficiency to mortgage lending and secondary markets, but speed means little without accuracy. Julia Curran of SitusAMC explains why rigorous testing, mortgage expertise and human oversight are critical to making AI work without introducing new risk.

Read the full conversation: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-ai-promise-risk/

BREAKING: eXp Realty and Newrez form Revenos Mortgage joint ventureThe new venture pairs eXp's agent network with Newrez...
10/08/2026

BREAKING: eXp Realty and Newrez form Revenos Mortgage joint venture

The new venture pairs eXp's agent network with Newrez's origination and servicing platform, with a launch planned for early 2027.

Why it matters: eXp agents would gain a direct line to one of the country's biggest lenders, plus a servicer that stays with clients long after closing, giving agents a reason to stay connected to those buyers for years, not just one transaction.

See what's driving the deal and what it means for agents. Link in the comments.

10/07/2026

Borrower confidence can be a competitive advantage, and mortgage fee transparency is one place lenders can make a meaningful difference.

Drawing on findings from the 2026 ServiceLink Loan Officer Report and State of Homebuying Report, ServiceLink’s Dave Steinmetz explores where borrowers still face knowledge gaps and how lenders can use education to build trust throughout the lending journey.

Read the full article: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-fee-transparency-playbook/

As baby boomers and the Silent Generation age, millions of owner-occupied homes are expected to enter the market. That i...
10/07/2026

As baby boomers and the Silent Generation age, millions of owner-occupied homes are expected to enter the market. That is what analysts are calling the silver tsunami.

13.9 million homes are projected to hit the market over the next decade. Sounds like relief for first-time buyers, right? Not exactly. Only 3% of those homes are starter homes, roughly 38,000 per year nationally. Why aren't they selling? Find out at the link in the comments.

10/07/2026

Commission splits and caps only tell part of the brokerage story. In a new white paper from Epique Realty, explore how brokerages can compete for agent loyalty by pairing strong economics with business support, professional development, local connection and resources that help agents build sustainable careers.

Read the full white paper: https://www.housingwire.com/white-paper/modern-brokerage-support-model/

10/06/2026

7%. 8%. 9%. Where are mortgage rates actually headed?

In this week's Housing Market Tracker, HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami breaks down what it would take to get to each level. Rates closed at 7.57% last week as the bond market had another wild week. Pending sales fell to 57,724 vs. 64,232 a year ago, and purchase applications were down 14% year over year. Inventory rose to 902,112 but the seasonal peak is approaching.

The Iran conflict, the Fed and mortgage spreads are all in play. Read the full tracker at the link below:

https://bit.ly/4AP9a82

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