Reffkin Addresses Industry’s ‘Shifting Stance’ on Phased Marketing as Compass Touts Growth

Compass remains in headlines this week as CEO Robert Reffkin addressed the industry’s “shifting stance on phased marketing” in the company’s recent Q1 2026 earnings call, as the brokerage touts new synergies and business growth from its recent acquisitions. Speaking to investors, Reffkin said that h

NYC Slumlords Hit With Record Penalty of $31 Million for Housing Violations

New York City officials today announced a $31 million penalty against two of the city’s “worst landlords.” “For years, tenants at Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers have been forced to live with vermin infestations, chronic elevator outages, and a lack of heat and hot water—while their landlor

Starting From Zero: Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have No Emergency Fund—and Most of Them Are Women

Having an emergency fund is essential for renters and homeowners alike. Fortunately, a new survey by the Harris Poll for the AICPA for Financial Literacy Month found that 78% of adults have at least some money stashed away for living expenses. However, the amounts saved and who holds them varies gre

Mortgage Applications Down 4.4%, Average Loan Size Reaches 36-Year High

Mortgage applications declined for a second week in a row as economists point to economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continuing to weigh on activity and drive mortgage rates up. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortg