Op-ed warns private listings can limit buyer reach, weaken price discovery and increase conflicts for agents.

NAR existing home sales rose 3.2% in May and the Housing Market Tracker has shown improved demand since late March.

Demand for mortgage purchase applications has shown resilience in the first half of 2026, even as rates ticked up.

Monthly numbers can swing wildly, but new home sales have been stuck for many years in a range that doesn’t show any real growth.

Lamacchia Realty posted 68% transaction sides growth from 2021 through 2025, according to RealTrends Verified’s annual GameChangers rankings.