Paint News Today — November 6, 2026

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Compass boosts exclusive listings while weighing Open Real Estate and more — today's paint signal.

The real estate industry is seeing a mix of growth, shifts in policy, and financial developments. On the brokerage front, Compass is expanding its exclusive listings, a move that could further solidify its position in the market, while also considering its approach to working with Open Real Estate. This comes as the industry continues to navigate changes in how properties are listed and sold.

In other news, policy and regulatory developments are also making headlines. Los Angeles has made a significant move in the housing arena by electing a YIMBY-backed candidate, indicating a potential shift towards more housing-friendly policies in the city. Meanwhile, in New York City, property owners are getting a clearer picture of what to expect with the pied-a-terre tax, as appeals court decisions provide more guidance. On the finance side, mortgage and servicing companies are also making moves, with Absolute Home Mortgage and First Option strengthening their partnership, and Onity Group reporting a return to profitability driven by gains in servicing. These developments all point to a dynamic and evolving real estate landscape.

Today's signal:
• Compass boosts exclusive listings while weighing Open Real Estate (housingwire.com)
• Los Angeles votes all-in on housing, electing YIMBY-backed Raman (housingwire.com)
• NYC pied-a-terre tax notices get an appeals court green light (housingwire.com)
• Absolute Home Mortgage, First Option leaders on strengthening their partnership (housingwire.com)
• Onity Group returns to profitability on servicing gains (housingwire.com)

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