2026-03-09: NAR clarified MLS discretion post-Compass/Redfin announcements

Show Notes - 2026-03-09 Stories Covered: - Today: - NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy after Compass and Redfin made unspecified policy announcements. (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPZERsNmpzZ1dySi1RSXdxMU9ieG5UYmllR2lMRFBmTFotaWVXbm11SFhzWFlaeDFVZ1FiSGJjdE5xLVUzalJ4MG9pbXBDS21xSG9PN0MyUkdEMEhYRkhid1V4LWNlTHYteno3dy1BLVRlSjQxOTJCaEZhNTUtcFBkcS12YnVzTDN6aWwtazhXSVVMTEw4R3NPTUdyZTdEUWJFbEJ5WjJXVWVBeFFmaGhhTkJPaTNweUU?oc=5) - FinCEN updated residential real estate transaction reporting requirements. (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQb0t1Y3h1ZGptVC1IRFlVM0EyWWptOG55cElKN2lQSzdUQTd0N05nNU91dU95SkZ0RDZGSy1XdFp2TVBQUXhTamNMeEtqeVc4azFwNm5ZaW9xZ2FzZHJZUzJfejY2bGpQZnB3aFhjaXhfaTd0Tjgzb0JvdW01bVppdXB0cUYySGQyVVZYTQ?oc=5) - Cost segregation is gaining traction with mid-tier investors looking to accelerate depreciation. (https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-is-cost-segregation) - California seeing new investor activity despite population outflows. (https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-california-is-booming-with-new-investors) - Land financing remains tight but available for qualified buyers. (https://www.redfin.com/blog/can-you-get-a-mortgage-on-land/) - FHA allows 500 credit scores with 10% down. (https://www.redfin.com/blog/buying-house-with-500-credit-score/) - Generated: - Coverage: Full brief: https://carolinacleartech.com/athens-real-estate/2026-03-09/