Compass Is Under Federal Investigation (What Happens Next?)

Compass is officially under federal investigation, with Congress stepping in to examine the company's partnership with eXp and its private listings strategy. In this week's market trends episode, Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf break down what's actually being scrutinized and why it matters for buyers and sellers. At the center of it: Compass's claim that sellers who list homes as private exclusives or "coming soon" listings sold for 4.6% more than those that went straight to the MLS and search portals, a claim now facing real regulatory pressure.Also this week: the American Real Estate Association continues to grow, with its founders calling a new partnership a pivotal moment for uniting agents who want higher professional standards. Plus a massive new housing powerhouse forms as Taylor Morrison combines with Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Properties Group, instantly expanding their footprint from 12 states to 21 states across 52 housing markets. And in local numbers, Chicago metro inventory sits at just 12,832 homes, with the median price climbing 4.6% to a new high.Both Compass and eXp executives face a deadline this week to brief lawmakers on what's happening — we'll be tracking this closely as it develops.New episodes of Market Trends drop on Monday, every week — subscribe so you don't miss the next one.#Compass #RealEstateNews #PrivateListings #MarketTrends #HousingMarket2026 #Zillow #RealEstateInvesting #ChicagoRealEstate #MLS #RealtorLifeFull episodes available at www.peoplenottitles.comPeople, Not Titles podcast is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to lifting up professionals in the real estate and business community. Our inspiration is to highlight success principles of our colleagues.Our Success Series covers principles of success to help your thrive!Website: http://peoplenottitles.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peoplenottitles/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplenottitles/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-kaempf-b66a8013/ X: https://x.com/sjkaempfSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTvBhxsbgjskQS1SXK