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Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different. buff.ly/8HjW4AO

Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination. buff.ly/bCdDMLv

Contributor Lindsey Harn shares why mid-priced homes on the coast are vanishing, and opportunities to build new homes are slim. buff.ly/STlcFXm

Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. buff.ly/Yv0zUvq

State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow. buff.ly/0hsgUIl

In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes. buff.ly/qhQvgRM

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice." buff.ly/R3YXeHL

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable. buff.ly/djFL3N1

In a press conference on Wednesday, the West Des Moines Police Department announced the arrest of Kristin "Krissy" Ramsey for the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland. buff.ly/LTuopm7

AI won’t replace real estate agents, but it can replace hours of marketing work, Jennifer McAlpine writes. These five prompts can help agents handle research, listing strategy and content creation faster than ever. buff.ly/wKw31jQ

Should successful agents hire help, partner up or just tough it out and push through? Kevelyn Guzman asks. The answer depends on the math. buff.ly/RnTjM2C

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday in its first meeting of 2026, while saying it would continue to monitor financial and international developments. buff.ly/5GhpzxQ

Our transparent real estate market, though not perfect, remains the envy of most of the world because of how efficient it is, Bess Freedman writes. buff.ly/hkCYB3Y

A day after Zillow updated its Listing Access Standards, Compass has decided to drop its lawsuit, saying the changes provide homesellers 'with more choice' buff.ly/88ZhICR

While real estate pros had hoped we'd be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. buff.ly/j45H2jh

Industry veteran Sue Yannaccone has been named the company's Chief Operating Officer after 11 years with Anywhere, which merged into Compass International Holdings in January. buff.ly/IKJPf7e

Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry, raising concerns about the upcoming spring. buff.ly/ZJb1NgJ

Early reactions to the portal's Zillow Preview program highlight the ongoing debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency. buff.ly/14EGr2G

If every major platform builds its own version of a pre-market channel, the industry won’t become more open, Sean Frank writes. It will become more segmented. buff.ly/jfSjyeW

The brokerage's agents can send their coming-soon listings to portals Homes.com, Realtor.com and ComeHome.com. buff.ly/xnFvBRs