House subcommittee probes Compass MRED private listing network deal
A House Judiciary subcommittee is pressing Compass International Holdings and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) to explain their nationwide private listing network partnership, citing concerns that the arrangement could limit transparency, reduce competition and harm homebuyers and sellers. The House
Pulte banks on build-to-order pivot as margins find a floor
The market-driven forces for greater homebuilder margins, sales pace and efficiency in 2026 take a variety of shapes, sizes, risks and opportunistic tactics. For PulteGroup, a key margin-enhancing strategy is leveraging improved build-cycles and a balanced sales pace to swell its mix of build-to-ord
House passes bill to ease banking regulations
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would make a series of changes to federal banking regulations, including easing certain capital, supervisory and merger requirements for community banks and other smaller financial institutions. The bill is sponsored by House Commi
The Consumer Should Be the Point, Not the Talking Point
The strangest part of the fight over private real estate listings is not that powerful companies are fighting for control of valuable inventory. That is business. It’s that what is too rarely said plainly is that consumer benefits and corporate benefits can coexist, and sometimes conflict. Compass c
Downtown Norcross entrepreneurs call for better support and growth
Mary Dowdy, a longtime officer with the Historic Norcross Business Association, spoke about some of the challenges facing local entrepreneurs at the July 22 Norcross Progressive Development Committee meeting in the heart of downtown. More than 50 people, including residents, business owners, and cit
NAR Q2 strategic plan update targets MLS rules, lawsuits, training
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its second-quarter update on the 2026-2028 strategic plan on Wednesday outlining progress on lobbying, legal strategy, MLS guidance, technology and education designed to protect member businesses and reinforce the value of membership. NAR CEO Nykia
Michigan’s Whitmer steps up, signs single-stair reform into law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a big step toward clearing the path for developers to build smaller apartment buildings more affordably. Whitmer signed Michigan’s single-stair legislation into law this week, a green light for developers to build multifamily housing up to six stories more economically, wi
Atlanta leaders tout success of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mayor Andre Dickens thanked the thousands of city and public safety employees who kept the City of Atlanta thriving as soccer fans from across the world arrived to experience the culture, food, and businesses during six weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dickens said at a July 22 press conference tha
‘Landmaxxing’ Is Leading Trend Among Affluent Buyers
The trending real estate buying habits of the super rich have ushered a new term into our vernacular: “Landmaxxing.” Coldwell Banker’s new term for the frequency of affluent buyers scooping up neighboring larger properties and homes to maximize privacy, preserve views and create multigenerational l
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