DOJ, MLS PIN Plaintiffs Hold ‘Substantive’ Conversations on Settlement
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
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Zillow Bans Most Private Listings, Setting Up Potential Conflict With Brokerages
In a major policy announcement today, portal giant Zillow sharply escalated a long-simmering dispute over private listings, implementing what the...
Recession ‘Probably Inevitable’ as Housing Economists Parse ‘Whiplash’
Words like “turmoil” and "uncertainty" rarely describe an environment where people are eager to buy and sell real estate. Unfortunately,...
CoStar CEO Says Realtor.com ‘Hardball’ Litigation was Unnecessary After Lawsuit is Dropped
Realtor®.com’s parent company has dropped a long-running and acrimonious lawsuit against rival CoStar, according to a court filing today, with...
Private Listings Not a Major Issue, Brokers Say, With Exempt Policy Looming
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) recent decision to stand by the Clear Cooperation Policy, which...
Historic Global Tariffs Are Here—How Much Do They Matter to Real Estate?
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on imports from dozens of countries and territories around the world, ranging...
Judge Spars with DOJ in MLS PIN Case, Delays Preliminary Approval to Settlement
In a long-awaited MLS PIN preliminary hearing Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris, after a lengthy discussion, decided to...
Judge Denies Attempt by Burnett Plaintiffs to Uproot eXp and Weichert Settlements
A judge has denied an attempt by one set of plaintiff lawyers to intervene in a separate commission class-action case...
NAR Eliminating 61 Positions as ‘Organizational Revamp’ Takes Shape
Today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wright—who...
Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association...
The Top 3 Factors for Success in 2026? It’s Not What You Think
Four industry leaders recently came together to discuss what it will take to succeed in the year ahead. The good news is, you don't have to look very far to get started. Read more.
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