CoStar Claims Zillow Still Infringing Photo Copyright in Lawsuit Update
In its lawsuit against Zillow focused on alleged infringement of copyrighted photos, CoStar Group is adding new allegations today, claiming...
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A New Study Says Private Listings Sell for More. Can ‘Premarketing’ Upend the Industry?
So-called “premarket” listings appear to be the next big trend for the industry. Zillow’s recent pivot to host what are...
REMAX Settles Buyer Commission Lawsuits as Case Moves Forward Against Some Brokerages
Per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and court documents, REMAX has reached a settlement agreement in...
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...
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...
3 Ways to Boost Engagement With Selfie-Style Content
In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is your phone. Read more.
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