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The Compression Effect: Where Buyers Are Still Competing Despite Higher Rates

The Compression Effect: Where Buyers Are Still Competing Despite Higher RatesRyan Cook Published on: 05/01/2026

Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared — it’s compressed. Learn where homes still sell fast and how agents can explain risk with clarity.

MLS vs. Private Listings: What Compass (and Everyone) Is Really Fighting About

MLS vs. Private Listings: What Compass (and Everyone) Is Really Fighting About

MLS vs. Private Listings: What Compass (and Everyone) Is Really Fighting AboutRyan Cook
Published on: 01/23/2026

Compass, Zillow, and NAR are colliding over private listings. Here’s what it means for sellers, pricing leverage, and fairness.

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