Paint News Today — September 15, 2026
Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals and more — today's paint signal.
The real estate industry is seeing significant changes, from shifts in brokerage operations to emerging trends in property technology. Compass is expanding its reach with the launch of a global division focused on cross-border referrals, highlighting the growing demand for seamless transactions across international borders. Meanwhile, CoStar has made a key appointment, naming Felix Kusch president of Homes.com, a move that could signal a new direction for the online real estate marketplace.
In other news, StreetEasy is revamping its Experts program, adjusting its rules and lowering success fees in an effort to attract more agents to the platform. The changes reflect the evolving landscape of real estate marketing and agent compensation. Elsewhere, industry leaders are navigating emerging trends, such as the impact of Colorado River water cuts on housing and the role of technology in reverse mortgage origination. As the housing market continues to adapt to changing conditions, industry players are innovating and positioning themselves for success in a rapidly shifting environment.
Today's signal:
• Compass launches global division for cross-border referrals (housingwire.com)
• CoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com (housingwire.com)
• StreetEasy changes Experts rules and lowers success fees (housingwire.com)
• South River CEO Tyler Plack on reverse mortgage technology and origination strategies (housingwire.com)
• Colorado River water cuts are coming. What will they mean for housing? (housingwire.com)