A Brief History of the MLS

The MLS was never about software or real estate platforms or monetizing data. It was about a group of competitors deciding they were better off sharing what they knew than hoarding it. The system we are now busy rewriting came out of a much messier world than anything we are dealing with in 2026. Th

What To Do When An Appraisal Comes in Low

When someone is buying a home and they’re going to use financing in the form of a mortgage, they need an appraisal to cement the deal. Before a bank is going to extend credit, they want to make sure they’re not giving someone a loan that’s more than the fair market value of the house. That’s where a

Relistings Jump as Home Sellers Bet on Stronger Spring Market

Nearly 45,000 U.S. homes that were delisted last year were relisted for sale in January 2026—the highest January figure in records dating back to 2016. That represents a record 3.6% of homes that were on the market in January, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.00%. “Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In fact, rates ar