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Op-Ed: Brokerage Data Management: Long-Held Ideas Get a New Look

Beth McGuire — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:25:33 +0000

The management and distribution of residential real estate listing data has returned to the forefront of industry discussion, prompted by the announcement of a new initiative to establish a shared platform for brokerage information. While the attention is understandable, the aspirations underlying such efforts are hardly new. More than a decade ago, an even broader…

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OneKey Joins CRMLS’s Lawsuit Against Compass, Citing Months of Emailed Litigation Threats From CEO

Beth McGuire — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:05:32 +0000

New York-based OneKey MLS joined California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) as a plaintiff in its federal lawsuit against Compass Tuesday, with the MLSs filing an amended complaint in Manhattan federal court asking a federal judge to declare their “clear cooperation” rules lawful. The complaint escalates the MLSs’ legal fight with Compass, the nation’s largest…

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Forbes Global Properties Expands Presence in Central Europe to Slovakia

Claudia Larsen — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:13:47 +0000

Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Slovakia | Forbes Global Properties as its exclusive member in the country. Previously operating as Dr. Real s.r.o., the firm brings established experience serving clients in a market defined by its unique combination of urban development, alpine destinations, and investment opportunities. “I am delighted to welcome Slovakia…

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The Keyes Company/Illustrated Properties Joins HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program

Claudia Larsen — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:25:13 +0000

Florida-based independent The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties Real Estate have joined HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program, according to a LinkedIn post from the platform. Listings from the combined companies’ more than 4,000 agents will now be eligible to appear in Google mobile search results. “HouseCanary believes the more consumers who have access to more listings,…

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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Names Jackie Thiel New President and CEO; Budge Huskey to Transition to Executive Chairman

Claudia Larsen — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:02:45 +0000

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that President Jackie Thiel will step into the role of CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027, while current CEO Budge Huskey will transition to the role of executive chairman of the company. Huskey will also continue to serve as vice chairman of Peerage Realty Partners and Peerage Group Sotheby’s International…

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Modest Home-Price Gains, Real Home Value Still Down

Desirae Sin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:45:14 +0000

The S&P Cotality CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, the flagship measure of U.S. home prices, recorded a 2.1% annual gain in national home prices for August 2026, up 0.2% from July’s 1.9% gain. Both city composite indices posted similar gains: The 10-City Composite is up 3.6% annually versus 3.4% the prior month, and the 20-City Composite is…

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New Trump Order Aims to Cut Housing Costs, With Mixed Reaction From Industry

Claudia Larsen — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:09:55 +0000

With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, the Trump Administration rolled out an executive order (EO) aimed at making some housing costs more affordable. The mortgage industry welcomed some of the proposals, such as mortgage insurance cancellation for homeowners and reducing interest rates on some federally backed loans, but the general feeling is…

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Court Report: Reffkin Fights NAR Over Subpoena; Racist Text Message Sparks Elliman Lawsuit

Jesse Williams — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:55:10 +0000

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR wants Compass’s data and depositions on private listings, CCP Compass is not directly involved in a long-running lawsuit filed by the now-defunct PLS.com, which sued the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and…

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Buyer and Builder Activity Remain Muted as New-Home Sales Slip Slightly

Desirae Sin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:53:33 +0000

As the Federal Reserve gathers for their two-day meeting to decide on potential changes to interest rates, new-home sales may figure into their discussion after a month of minor declines. The latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau show that new-home sales throughout September fell 0.6% on…

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Consumer Confidence Jumps in October, Reversing Trend

Michael Catarevas — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:53:02 +0000

Following a glum monthly report in August and a similar one in September, nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, finally had some good news. The Index rose by 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, up from…

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