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Does eXp’s NextHome deal signal a new brokerage trend?

The warmer weather and longer days are finally here and that means everyone is thinking about the hottest looks for summer. For real estate brokerage companies, it seems like the new must-have accessory for summer 2026 is a franchise operation.  On Thursday, a little over a week after The Real Brokerage announced its acquisition of…

Poll: Americans want Congress to act on lowering housing costs

Housing is a top political priority for Americans, and voters overwhelmingly support federal action to address housing affordability, according to a new poll from the Bipartisan Policy Center.  The poll found that 83% of voters believe that Congress should take action to make housing more affordable. Meanwhile, 89% of respondents agree that the House of…

FTC puts Mortgage Connect on notice over worker noncompetes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning mortgage services provider Mortgage Connect about its use of noncompete agreements, urging the company to review and potentially discontinue restrictive covenants that may violate federal antitrust law. Friday’s letter, signed by FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson and addressed to Mortgage Connect’s outside counsel, was a reaction to information…