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| Mortgage Rates Rise to Higher Than Year-Ago Levels for the First Time in 44 Weeks | ||
| 8/6/2026 12:43 PM | ||
| Mortgage rates continued their upward march, coming in above year-ago levels for the first time in 44 weeks, but economists are pointing to improving trends in housing inventory and list prices as a silver lining for buyers. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) rose three basis points this week to 6.69%, up from 6.66%… <...Read More | ||
| Real Brokerage Touts 26% Agent Growth Ahead of REMAX Deal Closing | ||
| 8/6/2026 12:16 PM | ||
| Florida-based Real Brokerage, like many other big players in the industry, is seeking to grow through acquisition. Its deal to purchase REMAX, announced in the spring, was part of a larger trend of big brokerages consolidating in the face of a challenging market and an uncertain policy landscape. But unlike many of its rivals, Real…
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| Realtors Property Resource® Announces New Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Product Officer | ||
| 8/6/2026 12:06 PM | ||
| Realtors Property Resource®, LLC (RPR)—a subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—has announced the promotions of Emily Line to Chief Strategy Officer and Janine Sieja to Chief Product Officer. RPR stated that these promotions build on the leadership Line and Sieja already provide across RPR. In their expanded roles, t...Read More | ||
| Zillow Claims No Impact From Lawsuits, Google Initiative as Portal Posts 18% Revenue Growth | ||
| 8/5/2026 7:32 PM | ||
| Zillow Group reported an 18% increase in second-quarter revenue Wednesday, topping its high-end forecast even as the online real estate giant posted a narrow net loss over the quarter, just one day after announcing 500 layoffs companywide. The results outpaced the overall 6% growth in the U.S. real estate industry over the same period a…Read More | ||
| ARA, Realtors® Celebrate Joint Advocacy Victory in Missouri | ||
| 8/5/2026 3:24 PM | ||
| Two state ballot initiatives in Missouri, focused on major changes to taxation and grassroots ballot measures, were both soundly defeated last night, as the state Realtor® association joined with the rival American Association of Realtors (ARA) to oppose the initiatives. Amendment 5 would have removed the state income tax but likely would h...Read More | ||
| Home Shoppers Pull Back as Rates Hit Highest Point in Over a Year | ||
| 8/5/2026 1:03 PM | ||
| Those shopping for a home or a refinance for a lower rate appear to be moving back to the sidelines this past week, as application activity for both has declined for a second consecutive week following mortgage rates rising to their highest point in more than a year. The latest Market Composite Index from the… The post Read More | ||
| eXp-Parent AGNT Posts Record Revenue, Touts Rising Agent Productivity in Q2 Earnings Call | ||
| 8/5/2026 12:59 PM | ||
| AGNT, Inc., the parent company of eXp Realty and NextHome, reported record second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.4 billion, up 11% from a year ago, as leaders credited agent productivity and AI investments for the gains. The Bellingham, Washington-based company, which rebranded from eXp World Holdings earlier this year, posted adjusted EBITDA of $25...Read More | ||
| Bed, Bath & Beyond Shifts Corporate Identity Post-Fathom Acquisition | ||
| 8/5/2026 12:09 PM | ||
| Following its recent acquisition of Fathom Holdings, Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. has announced a shift in its branding, now changing its name to Neighborhood Intelligence, coupled with a new Nasdaq ticker of NXH. The formal change will take place on Aug. 17, as the company announced the shift in a letter to shareholders penned… The ...Read More | ||
| HomeServices of America Names Gretchen Rosenberg Vice President of Industry Affairs and Engagement | ||
| 8/5/2026 11:28 AM | ||
| HomeServices of America has appointed Gretchen Rosenberg as vice president of Industry Affairs and Engagement, where she will serve on the executive leadership team in an expanded full-time capacity. According to a release, Rosenberg brings a proven record of brokerage leadership, innovation and industry engagement. She joins the HomeServices ex...Read More | ||
| BREAKING: Realtracs and Zillow Strike Deal to Avoid Listing Shut-Off | ||
| 8/5/2026 10:58 AM | ||
| Tennessee-based MLS Realtracs, two months after threatening to join Chicago-based MRED in cutting Zillow off from its listing feed, has entered into a new licensing agreement with the portal, which “ensures uninterrupted listing distribution” while ensuring Realtracs members continue to have access to Zillow tools. In a statement, Realtracs Pres...Read More | ||