
RealTrends Verified brokerage Howard Hanna enters Alabama with ARC, Capstone deal
The partnership adds 875 agents across 12 offices in Birmingham, Montgomery and Huntsville

MLS executives weigh Open Real Estate and listing control
Bright MLS and Northstar MLS cite modernization potential, SDMLS flags adoption hurdles and data set concerns

CrossCountry says borrowers are saving an average of $2,500 with VantageScore 4.0
Company cites a 62-bps average LLPA reduction in the first 60 days after scores improved

Does recruiting really take 1,000 cups of coffee, or just a system?
Courted found 16% of agents moved in 2025, top brands traded down as net volume grew 1.8%


