Real Brokerage Wins Final Court Approval for RE/MAX Acquisition

by John G. Stevens | Aug 21, 2026 | Industry Updates, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, Tech Trends

The transaction is now expected to close Monday, August 24, subject to remaining closing conditions. The Real Brokerage has received final court approval in connection with its proposed acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings, moving the transaction another step closer to...

Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 10,362 closed sales were recorded statewide in Virginia during July, up by 1.8% from one year before. According to data from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR), this was the smallest year-over-year increase recorded so far in 2026. Despite the mild...

Compass Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit by NYC Renters

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Two renters in New York City have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Compass (NYSE: COMP), accusing the brokerage of causing prices to rise by pulling its listings from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) and its StreetEasy subsidiary. Courthouse News Service reports Manhattan renters...

The Town with the Most Expensive Housing Market Is…

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Sometimes, a town’s housing market can be just as expensive – or even more pricey – as a big city. A new analysis by LendingTree of the nation’s towns (defined as having a population from 10,000 to 49,999) found a pair of Cape Cod localities with seven-digit housing...

More Closed Sales, Fewer Pending Sales Across Mid-Atlantic Region

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Mid-Atlantic region covered by Bright MLS recorded 21,407 closed sales during July, a 4% year-over-year upswing. However, there were fewer new pending sales last month – a total of 20,366, 2.3% lower than July 2025. This decline occurred despite a 12.7% surge in...