Compass Wins First Round Against NWMLS in Legal Showdown
A federal judge dealt a significant blow to Washington-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), refusing to throw out an antitrust...
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Compass Drops Lawsuit Against Zillow After Portal Updates Rules
Just under nine months after filing a bombshell lawsuit against Zillow, Compass is dropping its legal challenge after the portal...
Zillow Jumps Into Premarketing With Exclusive Listing Partnerships
It was April of 2025 that portal behemoth Zillow announced its “listing access standards,” taking a hard stance against so-called...
Howard Hanna Launches ‘Strategic Listing’ Model, but Vows to Work ‘Within the Rules’
Above, Howard "Hoby" Hanna Amid the broader—and increasingly complex—debate over private listings, one of the more independent-minded independent brokerages announced...
The Compass-Redfin Deal Dominated the Headlines. What Changes for Buyers, Sellers or Agents?
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part story examining the impact of the Redfin-Compass deal. Read part one...
Compass Says Its Redfin Deal Ends MLS Control Over Listings. Experts Aren’t So Sure.
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part story examining the impact of the Redfin-Compass deal. Look for part...
Two Fed Members Say Iran War Makes Rate Cuts Uncertain
Less than a week ago, the United States went to war against Iran. While pundits and economists seek to assess...
Court Report: Anywhere Defends Settlement ‘End Run;’ Compass Alleges Local MLS Monopoly
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
eXp Stands on AI Future, Aims to Correct ‘Overreliance’ on ‘Monolithic’ Portals
Virtual megabrokerage eXp, which has long sought to be ahead of the curve on technology in real estate, is seemingly...
New-Home Sales Bloom in Winter as Buyers Sniff Out Affordability
New-home sales picked up sharply in November and December, according to the latest release from the U.S. Census Bureau, in...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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