Industry Relations Forecast 2026: Mortgage Rates, MLS Wars, and Industry Consolidations
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Dec 31, 2025 Rob and Greg dive into bold predictions for the housing market in 2026, debating the future of mortgage rates and home prices. They discuss potential legal battles over NAR settlements and private listings, along with the reshaping of brokerages through consolidation. Expect significant shifts in portal strategies and predictions about NASDAQ trends and cryptocurrency fluctuations. The duo also highlights the evolving landscape of MLSs and the challenges brokers may face amid emerging litigation.
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NAR Settlement Could Be Reversed
- The NAR settlement could be overturned, creating major industry disruption and bigger damages.
- Greg Robertson cites strong legal arguments that might unmake the current settlement framework.
Portals Likely Survive Lawsuits
- Expect portal and RESPA suits to settle or be contained rather than destroy major portals.
- Rob Hahn advises that Zillow will likely settle or win preliminary motions and avoid existential damage.
Forms Litigation Looms Large
- Forms litigation is an emerging battleground and could target state association contract language.
- Greg Robertson warns one bad form clause could draw lawsuits and haul brokers into litigation.