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01:21:06

Is the housing market in shambles? Is Compass...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/10/14

Compass is fighting the MLS. The MLS is fighting back. And somehow, EVERYONE claims they're fighting for the consumer. So who's telling the truth? The battle over private listings and control of real estate inventory is getting ugly. Compass is challenging MLS rules, CRMLS has taken the fight to federal court, and other MLS organizations are pushing back. Is this really about giving sellers more choices, protecting an open marketplace, or controlling who gets access to listings? In Episode 381 of

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01:11:56

Compass goes to WAR; Winter Housing Market here Early??

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/10/07

The Compass vs. MLS fight has moved from threats to federal court, just as a new state law puts even more pressure on private-listing strategies. Meanwhile, mortgage rates have surged, with MBA's average 30-year rate hitting 7.49%, price cuts rising, and pending sales falling hard. Episode 380 of tWiRE is digging into two fights reshaping real estate at the same time: who controls listing distribution, and what happens to the housing market when buyers gain leverage but still struggle to afford the

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01:13:41

Housing Market PANIC: Zillow Denied & New Rules...

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2026/09/30

Mortgage rates have crossed 7.5%. Sellers are cutting prices. So why isn't buying a home getting easier? The monthly payment is one problem. The fight over who controls the listings, the data, and the client relationship is another. We're digging into both, and what they mean for agents trying to get deals done. In this live episode, we'll cover: - Mortgage rates: The latest jump, purchase and refinance demand, and the pressure on monthly payments. - Price cuts and home values: September

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01:18:43

Housing Burning Down? Buyers aren't Buying, Sellers...

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2026/09/24

Buyers finally have leverage. Sellers are offering concessions, October may be a prime deal window in major metros, and more markets are tilting toward buyers. So why are Americans moving less than ever, mortgage rates are back over 7%, and home prices are still rising? The housing market is giving buyers more negotiating power without giving them much affordability. In Episode 378, we're looking at that contradiction, what higher rates are pushing buyers to do, and why a "buyer's market" does not

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01:27:25

Zillow LOSES in Court but it might be OVER for...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/09/16

Redfin says this is the strongest buyer's market in its records. Mortgage purchase applications are down 19% from a year ago, rates are back near 7%, and the Fed decides today. More homes are hitting the market and buyers have more leverage, but affordability is still keeping many of them on the sidelines. That contradiction is the story. **In this live episode, we'll cover:** * Record buyer leverage, six-year-high supply, and why late September may be the best buying window of 2026. * Mortgage

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01:08:41

Higher Rates. Riskier Mortgages. What Is Going On?

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2026/09/09

Mortgage rates are climbing again, buyers are turning to riskier loans, and the housing market is somehow giving buyers more choices at the same time. **So what is actually going on?** This week on **This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE)**, we're looking at a strange mix of higher rates, weaker demand, rising inventory, and more buyers turning to adjustable-rate mortgages just to make the numbers work. At the same time, affordability is reshaping where people are buying, builders are facing unexpected

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01:03:10

Your HOA Is Watching You… With Flock Cameras?! + Is...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/09/02

Your HOA may be watching every car that enters your neighborhood—and the housing market just snapped an eight-month growth streak. So are Flock cameras making communities safer… and is housing finally starting to crack? LIVE on This Week in Real Estate, we're digging into the biggest real estate news of the week, including HOA surveillance, rising mortgage rates, weakening buyer demand, housing-market divergence, MLS battles, commission lawsuits, and a growing debate over professionalism in real

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52:07

Real Bought REMAX… But what about the Housing Market?!

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/08/26

Real just completed its $880 million REMAX takeover, creating a 180,000-agent real estate giant. Meanwhile, the housing market is shifting in the opposite direction: buyer demand is weakening, cancellations are rising, and home-price growth is slowing fast. In Episode 374 of tWiRE, we're looking at two major forces reshaping real estate at the same time: consolidation at the top of the industry and growing negotiating power at the consumer level. The Real + REMAX merger is officially closed, but the

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49:23

Nobody's Buying… Is Zillow Dying?

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/08/19

The housing market is giving buyers more leverage than we've seen in years… but there's one big problem: **where are the buyers?** Buyer demand has fallen to record lows, pending home sales are slipping, mortgage demand has stalled, and rates are moving higher again even as home prices refuse to meaningfully break. LIVE on tWiRE Episode 373, we're digging into a housing market that increasingly favors buyers on paper while affordability continues to keep many of those buyers on the sidelines. And

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01:06:17

Zillow Cuts 500 Jobs. The Housing Market Is Getting...

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2026/08/12

Zillow just cut more than 500 jobs while home sales are slowing and affordability remains near record-worst levels. But somehow, million-dollar home sales are surging. What kind of housing market is this? This week on **tWiRE: This Week in Real Estate**, we're looking at a housing market increasingly divided by income, geography and buying power, while some of the industry's biggest players fight over listings, access and even what it should mean to call yourself a REALTOR®. **In this episode, we'll

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01:14:12

Housing is a "pretty good" market?? AND Compass makes...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/07/29

The housing market is "pretty good"—at least according to one of America's largest homebuilders. But pending sales are falling, mortgage rates are pressuring demand, and sellers in markets like Nashville are learning that buyers now have the leverage. In this live episode of tWiRE, we're looking at a housing market that is not collapsing—but is becoming increasingly divided. Large builders can offer rate buydowns and incentives. Affluent buyers are returning to vacation homes. Everyday buyers have

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01:22:31

Housing 2026: A Buyer's Market Nobody Can Afford

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2026/07/22

Buyers finally have more leverage—but mortgage rates are rising, home prices are still climbing, and pending sales are slipping. Is it really a buyer's market when the monthly payment still does not work? This week in real estate news, we're examining the contradiction defining the 2026 housing market: buyers have more negotiating power, more price cuts, and less competition, but stubbornly high housing costs continue to hold demand back. We'll also look at why some affluent baby boomers are buying

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01:30:31

Record Prices. Fewer Buyers. Make It Make Sense.

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/07/15

Record home prices. Mortgage rates at a nearly one-year high. And somehow, buyers have more negotiating power across much of the country. The 2026 housing market is splitting by income, geography, and inventory—and the national headlines are hiding it. In this live episode of tWiRE, we're asking the question behind all the conflicting data: Is this finally a buyer's market, or only for the shrinking group of buyers who can still afford to participate? A new federal housing law promises to increase

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55:38

The Listing War Just Got Bigger! Zillow v Compass...

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2026/07/08

The real estate industry is fighting over who gets the listing first, who owns the lead, and who controls the story buyers and sellers actually see. This week on *This Week in Real Estate*, we're digging into the Zillow, MRED, and Compass courtroom battle, Robert Reffkin's testimony, the private listings fight, fair housing arguments, Kelley Blue Book's surprising move into seller lead generation, and Compass rolling out its agent platform across major brokerage brands. Then we're shifting into the

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51:40

Homes Prices DROP??? & Zillow & Compass/MRED go to...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/07/01

Today on This Week in Real Estate, the listing control war is back in federal court. Zillow, MRED, and Compass are fighting over MLS feeds, private listings, arbitration, and who really gets to control where listings show up. Is this about consumer transparency, brokerage power, portal control, MLS authority, or all of the above? We'll also break down NAR's latest explanation of "local discretion," the Compass lawsuit over a $475 transaction fee, and a wild cautionary story about a new agent,

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01:03:48

Zillow is smaller than Compass & NAR rejects New...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/06/24

The real estate industry is changing fast, and this week's headlines are all about power, control, and pressure. Today on This Week in Real Estate, we're talking about Compass reportedly overtaking Zillow in market value, SERHANT. making a major move into Texas, and what all this consolidation means for agents, brokerages, portals, and consumers. We'll also break down the latest from NAR, including dues staying steady, the debate over whether REALTORS should have to disclose knowledge gaps, and

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01:26:35

Will the Fed Lower Rates? Who was the "other bidder"...

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2026/06/17

It's Fed Day, and the real estate industry is fighting for control. In Episode 365 of This Week in Real Estate, we're going live on one of the biggest housing market days of the month: the Federal Reserve's latest rate announcement. Mortgage rates, buyer demand, affordability, home prices, and market confidence are all tied to what the Fed says next, and we'll be watching the announcement as it hits near the end of the show. But the Fed is only one part of the story. This week, we're breaking down a

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01:07:58

Compass Destroying MLS's or Themselves?? Is housing...

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/06/10

Private listings are under fire, Compass is facing new antitrust scrutiny, and the MLS-Zillow-Compass battle keeps getting bigger. In Episode 364 of This Week in Real Estate, we're breaking down the latest push from states like New York and Washington to restrict off-MLS and private listings, what regulators may be watching in the Compass/Anywhere deal, and why this fight could reshape how homes are marketed across the country. We're also digging into the latest houasing market signals: agent

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01:28:07

Has Housing Bottomed? Are Realtors Being Replaced by AI?

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/06/03

AI is changing the way buyers search for homes, and this week may be one of the clearest signs yet. In this episode of *This Week in Real Estate*, we're breaking down Realtor.com's new AI home search tool built with Google, Google's new 24/7 AI home-hunting capabilities, and what it means when buyers can search smarter, faster, and with less direct agent involvement. We'll also talk about one reporter's experience using AI to buy a home without a traditional Realtor, and why that story should get

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01:07:35

Zillow Hits Compass/MRED! AND Is Housing Going to Crash?

this Week in Real Estate ·

2026/05/27

The battle over private listings just escalated again. On Episode 362 of This Week in Real Estate, we're breaking down the latest twist in the Zillow vs. MRED/Compass fight after a judge ordered Chicago listings restored to Zillow. We'll also look at how the fight has spilled onto social media, billboards, and the broader debate over who really benefits from private listings. Then we shift to the market: mortgage refinance demand drops as rates climb, cash buyers pull back, affordability improves

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