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Affordability-first search: Why patent revival puts real estate at a crossroads
The real estate industry is at an inflection point. Affordability has become the single most pressing issue for consumers, regulators, and professionals alike. For decades, buyers searched by list price, even though every lender knows that what really matters is the monthly payment a family can carry under underwriting standards. Now, search-by-payment is no longer a theoretical idea — it’s becoming the core infrastructure of real estate technology.
The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Anywhere Real Estate made its mark as a major real estate industry presence long before being acquired by Compass.
PAVE task force 2.0? Senate Democrat introduces appraisal bias legislation
The Trump administration has “effectively disbanded” the PAVE task force, but Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia wants to revive it.
Colorado officials push to save property tax breaks for seniors
Government officials in Mesa County, Colorado, urged state legislators in an open letter this week to preserve a property tax exemption for older adults and disabled veterans amid the state’s ongoing budget constraints.
Figure reportedly set to go public in the fall
This move, reported by AInvest on Tuesday, comes after the San Francisco-headquartered company faced previous challenges to go public.
Lutz homebuyer commission lawsuit dismissed
Originally filed in April 2024, the suit alleges that real estate industry entities colluded to create rules such as the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) now defunct Participation Rule, forcing homebuyers to pay artificially inflated real estate agent commissions.
San Diego Realtors gain access to listings with assumable mortgages
As part of the partnership, SDAR members will receive discounted access to AssumeList’s subscription platform and training materials.
Zillow listing policy draws backlash from Homes.com’s Andy Florance
Under the new policy, Zillow rejects listings that are not entered into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, with some exemptions.
