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CMLS Announces Jessica Edgerton, LeadingRE Legal Chief, as New CEO

Jesse Williams — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:44:41 +0000

Above: Jessica Edgerton (courtesy of CMLS) Amid a fundamental reorganizing of the MLS space, the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) announced that Jessica Edgerton, a lawyer who previously served in high-profile leadership roles at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) and as a lawyer for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) will…

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The MLS as Data Steward: How Data Decisions Shape Your Market

Devin Meenan — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:32:56 +0000

Decisions about data vendors are, at their core, decisions about operational efficiency and marketplace integrity. MLSs serve as the governing institutions of their local real estate markets. They establish rules of cooperation, ensure accurate and timely information and provide the shared system that enables professionals to serve consumers effectively. At the center of that responsibility…

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The Listing Cascade: How a Scramble for Control Is Re-Balancing Real Estate

Claudia Larsen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:28:57 +0000

A transaction starts with a seller, and ends with a buyer. Everything in between is theoretically flexible—though for many years, not much has changed, as sellers have relied on agents to list properties directly on local MLSs, which subsequently syndicate properties to consumer portals that have the most reach with buyers. Today, the industry faces…

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Raising the Bar in a Changing Market

Devin Meenan — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:48:23 +0000

Anthony Lamacchia Founder & CEO Lamacchia Companies, LLC Waltham, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com Region served: New England and Florida Years in real estate: 22 Number of offices: 27 Number of agents: 731 You have a reputation as one of the industry’s most aggressive and effective growth strategists—acquiring 14 companies in 2.5 years. What tactics led to this…

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Mortgage Applications See Jump Due to Pockets of Opportunity

Claudia Larsen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:52 +0000

Despite a high-rate environment and continued economic challenges, borrowers continue to find pockets of opportunity as mortgage applications saw a jump this week, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey saw overall mortgage applications jump 10.8% for the week ending June 5, 2026, up from last…

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CoStar Seeks to Weigh in on Zillow-MRED Battle With Court Brief

Clarissa Garza — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:03:21 +0000

CoStar has filed an amicus brief—a brief filed by a non-party, or a “friend of the court”— urging a federal judge to deny Zillow’s effort to block Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass from cutting off its listing feed, arguing the portal giant is seeking court-ordered access to MLS listings while hoarding its own…

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Inflation Spikes to Three-Year High as Energy Costs Spiral Higher

Claudia Larsen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:42 +0000

Rising energy costs due to the Iran war continue to put serious upward pressure on inflation, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 0.5% in May, with annual inflation clocking in at 4.2%. Specifically, this is the “highest headline CPI reading in three years,” as…

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John L. Scott Real Estate Launches AI-Powered Home Search Across 3,000+ Agent Websites

Paige Brown — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:15 +0000

John L. Scott Real Estate announces the rollout of its new AI Home Search capability across its network of more than 3,000 broker websites, introducing a more intuitive and personalized way for consumers to discover properties online. According to the company, online home searches have relied heavily on structured filters such as zip codes, square…

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Accelerating Business Growth for Modern Brokerages

Devin Meenan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:31:51 +0000

Above, Josh Miller With a background in technology as an app developer, Josh Miller understands the importance of connecting with the right software vendors. As co-founder and CEO of Epique Realty—one of the fastest-growing cloud brokerages—Miller credits Lofty, an AI-powered platform built to boost agent productivity, maximize team collaboration and drive profitable growth for brokerages,…

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A Keller Williams-based Playbook for Every Season: How Leaders Rise When The Going Gets Tough

Devin Meenan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:20:42 +0000

Above, Colette Ching There is a leadership principle I have carried with me for three decades in this business: you don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to know which questions to ask and show up with purposeful intention every single day. In times of uncertainty, and make no mistake, this is…

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