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Why housing reforms stall even when the fixes are known
America has a housing problem – we seem to agree on that – but little else. We don’t have a shortage of ideas about how to fix it – we have a shortage of political will to act on the ones that actually work. I was reminded of this recently when I testified before two […]
Tanya Reu-Narvaez named chief people officer at Compass International Holdings
Tanya Reu-Narvaez joins Compass International Holdings as chief people officer, overseeing people strategy for nine brands.
HUD says agents can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
Texas proposes property tax cuts for homeowners 55+
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.
Mortgage rates cool in 2025, but 2026 relief likely limited
Mortgage rates started the year slightly above 7% but are heading into the holiday season near 6.2%. 2026 forecasts show little change ahead.
MBA 2026 forecast: Slow growth amid inflation, rate hikes
MBA’s December forecast projects economic growth of 1.6% in 2025 and puts the chance of a recession over the next 12 months at 35%.
Redfin defends climate risk transparency after Zillow removes data
Redfin will continue to display First Street climate risk data on listings, citing buyer value and transparency concerns.
Bright MLS projects 2026 as reset year, not a rebound
Existing-home sales are forecast to climb 9% to 4.51 million — still well below pre-pandemic activity but an increase from recent lows.
The trust gap: why agents lose listings early — and how to fix it
Most real estate agents lose clients early by focusing on data, but top performers build trust through connection and empathy.
