The Case the Industry Forgot — Part 1 of 8
The decree’s core principle fits in one sentence: a broker may not decide what a rival broker’s customers are allowed to see. Display decisions belong to the seller. Data flows to every cooperating broker on cost based, equal terms.
From MLS to Global Federation: Saul Klein’s Vision for Trusted Real Estate Data
“Believe it or not, there was a time when people needed to be convinced that the internet would matter. In 1995, when web browsers were first becoming commercialized, I had the opportunity to tell the real estate industry that the internet was going to change the way business was done. That turned out to be true.”
Occupi Launches Global Marketplace for Commercial Retail Space
Unlike generic commercial property platforms, Occupi is designed specifically for retail real estate, including shopping centers, high streets, mixed-use assets, and retail destinations. The platform addresses a longstanding industry challenge: the lack of a singular global operating system that connects retailers and landlords efficiently across borders.
Merri Jo Cowen Steps Down & Steps Up!
After more than 15 years of visionary leadership, Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, announced she will step down from her role in Q1 2026.
The Role of Mega-Agencies in the Evolving Real Estate Landscape: A Closer Look
These are important conversations we need to have as real estate continues to evolve, particularly when the promise of innovation is so closely intertwined with the centralization of power in the hands of a few large players.
The Current State of International Real Estate Transactions Inbound to the U.S. by Vanessa Saunders
International real estate transactions have been a key part of the global property market for years, with the U.S. consistently ranking as a top destination for foreign buyers. Major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco have attracted billions of dollars in investment from buyers worldwide. However, recent years have seen a shift in this landscape due to various geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors.