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Trump’s executive order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order calling for creation of a voluntary review framework for the nation’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models before public release. It also directs federal agencies to expand AI-powered cybersecurity programs and establish a new government-industry clearinghouse for software vulnerabilities. “Advanced AI capabilities make our Nation stronger, […]

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New York AG probes Compass-Anywhere acquisition

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Compass International Holdings appears to be under investigation by the office of New York state Attorney General Letitia James.  Leaders at other real estate brokerages in New York City have confirmed to HousingWire that James’s office has reached out to request information as part of an inquiry into Compass. The news was first reported by

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Canopy MLS opens participation to brokers nationwide

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Canopy MLS is rolling out a new participation model and technology framework that will allow licensed real estate professionals across the country to join its platform and submit listings through approved third-party or proprietary systems, the organization announced Wednesday.  Under the participation initiative, brokers and brokerages from outside the Charlotte-based MLS’s traditional service area will

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PadSplit, Furnished Finder announce rental housing partnership

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Furnished Finder has partnered with PadSplit to add thousands of PadSplit room rentals to the Furnished Finder platform. The partnership represents Furnished Finder’s largest housing inventory integration to date and responds to growing demand for private room rentals, which accounted for 19% of all property views on the platform in 2025. Furnished Finder currently hosts

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2026 GameChanger: Agent recruitment pushed REMAX Premier to 171% growth

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For Travis Baron, it was a strong commitment to his agents and pursuing organic growth that led to his firm, REMAX Premier Realty, closing 1,813 transaction sides and $530.57 million in sales volume, according to RealTrends Verified data. Between 2021 and 2025, Baron’s firm recorded 171% transaction-side growth, earning it the No. 3 rank in

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Cloze Forge platform lets real estate firms ‘vibe code’ custom tools

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Cloze announced Cloze Forge at the 1000WATT Signal conference on Tuesday. It’s a new platform allowing real estate brokerages to build and deploy fully branded digital tools without needing an internal development team. Cloze says Forge enables firms to “vibe-code” custom apps through its Forge Studio tool, powered by Cloze’s unified brokerage data layer, including

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Why CoStar, Berkshire Hathaway are betting big on homebuilding

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The past week saw two companies traditionally associated with the real estate industry make a splash in the homebuilding space.  Things kicked off on Friday with CoStar Group’s $800 million all-cash acquisition of Zonda, a data company that tracks land development, construction activity, home sales and builder operations in North America. The action continued over

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Windermere promotes founding family member Lucy Wood to regional director

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Windermere Real Estate has promoted Lucy Wood to regional director for western Washington and Oregon, placing her in charge of the company’s largest operating region. The appointment expands Wood’s leadership responsibilities across more than 170 offices and strengthens the company’s presence throughout the Pacific Northwest, leaders said. Headquartered in Seattle, Windermere operates more than 300

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How social media became 100% of a Las Vegas real estate agent’s pipeline

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One video. 320,000 views. Five closings. That’s what happened when I posted a short video explaining down payment assistance programs not as a polished advertisement, but as the kind of casual, straight-talk conversation I’d have with a friend. The response didn’t just surprise me. It changed how I think about building a real estate business

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As Florida’s housing market finds its footing, sellers still face pricing realities

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Florida’s housing market is settling into a period of measured stability, with pending sales on the rise and inventory levels flattening. Sellers who cling to pandemic-era pricing continue to face resistance from buyers navigating high mortgage rates and affordability constraints. As of May 23, HousingWire Data shows the median list price of homes in Florida

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