OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option. 

The privately-owned company was founded in Houston in 1976 and today builds in 19 markets across 13 states.

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

Nutt was the only honoree from Texas on the 2025 list, joining 20 other real estate agents from the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Australia.

Two homes listed by Compass agent Robert Bland top February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Texas.

The decision reverses Redfin’s former stance that it would stand with Zillow and refuse to share listings unless they were publicly available on all listing sites.

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

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The geodesic dome is listed by Sheneur Menaker and Zev Eisenberg of Hudson Modern for $499,000.

The rate passed the important psychological boundary just as the spring buying season is set to begin, Freddie Mac said. 

The Influencer Program replaces NAR’s former Surrogate Program.

Canva designs can now be added directly to Rechat with one click, Rechat said in a press release, further consolidating agent workflow.

Rate has introduced RateFi, a new mortgage product that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency as part of their income and asset qualification without requiring liquidation. 

Affordability continues to be a challenge in housing, and a new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows how that’s influencing both buyers and builders in 2026.