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Compass demands MLSs stop ‘weaponizing’ its data for agent recruiting: SCOOP

In a letter obtained by Inman, Compass raised concerns about MLS data supplied to vendors including Courted, BrokerMetrics and Brokerkit.

New-home sales rise, prices fall, Census Bureau finds

Builders sold new homes at a faster pace in August, according to Census estimates. The agency said the 6.4 percent gain in new-home sales was not statistically significant.

Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study

The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.

CB’s tech rollout, SERHANT.’s AI, NextHome’s latest get: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Why Google partner HouseCanary filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

A flurry of court filings has offered a much clearer picture of what pushed the increasingly influential proptech company into Chapter 11.

Your next listing has a marketing hook. Here’s how to find it

How five homes gave team leads Christian and Ashley Harris the hook for memorable real estate marketing and get-'em-sold strategies.

What luxury buyers actually want beyond the address this fall

The luxury market remains resilient, but the strategies that worked in the past may not be enough for the remainder of 2026, Thomas Wright writes.

How to overcome the 9-month listing objection with homesellers

What do you do when a seller pushes back on a nine-month listing agreement? Coach Darryl Davis tells you how to explain to clients why a fast sale can negatively impact their bottom line.