SmartMLS Partners with Property Shield, Brings New Listing Fraud Protection to Connecticut

SmartMLS and Property Shield—a real estate fraud detection and prevention company—announced a new partnership that will bring listing fraud detection and removal tools to more than 20,000 real estate professionals across Connecticut. The new service is expected to launch in mid-October. According to

Real Launches Young Professionals Division to Build Community for Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

The Real Brokerage has announced the launch of Real Young Professionals (Real YP), a new division dedicated to connecting and developing the next generation of real estate professionals. According to a release, Shaylie Fraser will serve as director of Real Young Professionals, with Jana Pierce servi

Sue Yannaccone Says ‘Different Expectations’ After Merger, Tells Brokers to ‘Keep Powder Dry’

Above, Sue Yannaccone. Photo by AJ Canaria WASHINGTON, D.C.—Compass International Holdings (CIH) COO Sue Yannaccone has been through a pretty big transition. Serving as president and CEO of Anywhere Brands for six years, she is now leading operations for the largest real estate brokerage in the worl

Rents Are Falling. So Why Are More Middle-Income Renters Falling Behind?

For nearly three years, asking rents across the country’s largest metros have been falling—and yet, renters are having more trouble paying them than ever before. One in five working-age renters reported being late or unable to make their full rent payment at some point in 2025, according to a new an