REMAX appoints Chris Lim as president to drive global growth while Offerpad adds AI expert Tela Gallagher Mathias to its board, signaling a major strategic focus on technology and international expansion.
Despite lower credit costs in late 2025, US home builders faced high land prices and labor shortages. Experts predict a cautious start to 2026 as the industry balances supply issues with buyer affordability concerns.
Roshani Sheth appeals the dismissal of her discrimination case against NAR. Meanwhile, the FTC challenges the $100 million Zillow-Redfin rental partnership, alleging it violates antitrust laws and harms competition.
The UK housing market shows tentative recovery, with RICS reporting less negative sentiment and stabilizing house prices (-10% net balance). Despite subdued activity, a gradual recuperation is expected, though political uncertainty and mortgage rates remain key influences.
Highlights key appointments in residential real estate, including Mike Inman's NAR & Bluegrass Realtor roles, Riordan's impactful board contributions, Lang's luxury marketing at Howard Hanna, and Meyer's proptech and sales leadership at Zillow & Compass.
An Intense MLS report shows Americans identify low income and high mortgage rates as primary factors in the housing crisis, differing from expert views focused on supply shortages and construction issues.
Navab takes expanded leadership at Compass, focusing on strategy & agent experience. Muller joins Fathom Realty as president, succeeding Giuggio, emphasizing agent empowerment & inclusive culture in real estate.
Prospective 2026 home buyers are recalibrating their strategies as mortgage rates remain volatile. Many are holding out for rates below 6%, while others consider alternative 50-year loan options.
The UK housing market shows resilience as wage growth outpaces property inflation, benefiting buyers. However, significant and deepening regional price differences, especially between North and South, continue to pose affordability challenges for those aiming to enter the housing ladder.
To boost profitability, brokerages need engaged leadership, structured training, operational efficiency, smart hiring, and strong agent support, leading to 5-7% returns. This blueprint addresses common profit challenges.
Lacey Conway is President of Long & Foster Realty. Stacey Soleil joins Cloze as Head of Community to boost AI-driven tools. Bright MLS appoints Rajeev Sajja as Chief AI Officer, signaling a major push for AI integration in real estate.
Homebuyers sue Rocket Mortgage for allegedly forcing agents to steer clients toward their lending services, violating RESPA and resulting in higher costs for consumers following a CFPB investigation.
