The real estate industry is facing a major shakeup—71% of agents didn't close a single deal last year, and legal battles over commissions could change how homes are bought and sold forever. This week on tWiRE, we break down the fallout from antitrust lawsuits against agent commissions and how real estate leaders see opportunity in the chaos. Meanwhile, pending home sales took the sharpest dive since 2022, thanks to a spike in mortgage rates, while home prices are rising in every major metro for the first time in nearly two years. Are we heading for a market slowdown, or is relief on the way for buyers? Plus, we analyze Trump's plan to tackle housing affordability and what it would take to actually lower costs.

And in breaking news, we discuss the latest Federal Reserve decision and how it could impact mortgage rates moving forward. Finally, in the wake of devastating wildfires, Los Angeles homeowners are facing an uphill battle to rebuild—what does the recovery process look like, and how could it affect the broader market? Don't miss this packed episode as we dive into the biggest real estate headlines and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and agents.