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Above, from left, Leo Pareja, James Dwiggins and John Featherston Compass and Anywhere, Real and REMAX, eXp Realty and NextHome: In a real estate landscape defined by rapid change, these landmark consolidations have become some of the industry’s most talked-about trends.  In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together…

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The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 51.7 in August 2026, falling from 55.2 in July due to persistent inflation worries and a worsening economic outlook. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid…

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You’ve spent your career at the intersection of real estate and technology. Tell us about your role at Zillow and what you’re most focused on right now. My role at Zillow is about making sure the industry serves consumers. I help lead our industry relations and partner education efforts, and a big part of that…

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