NAR, CMLS Push for DOJ Antitrust Guidelines Around ‘Collaborations Among Competitors’
Antitrust has been a loaded topic in real estate since at least the commission lawsuits of the 2020s that alleged...
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HouseWhisper Launches New AI Tools to Help Real Estate Teams Revive Dormant Leads and Improve Conversion
HouseWhisper has announced a major expansion of its product suite with the launch of Lead Engine and Rules Engine—two new...
PropStream to Attend Henry Washington’s Road to the Closing Table 2026 in Dallas
PropStream announced it will attend Henry Washington’s Road to the Closing Table 2026 conference, taking place June 26-27 in Dallas,...
Realtracs Follows MRED; On Track to Suspend Zillow’s Feed on June 1
In a bold move that underscores deepening tensions between MLSs and major real estate portals, Realtracs—in an email sent to...
How Real Estate Pros Defuse the Stressors of Today’s Real Estate Industry
As if the usual residential real estate flashpoints of fluctuating interest rates, affordability and inventory issues in many parts of...
‘Threading the Needle:’ Bright MLS Execs Talk Compass, Private Listing Laws and the Future of Cooperation
Above, Brian Donnellan, left, and Brian Schneider In an op-ed published earlier this month, Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS,...
MLS Leaders React as Their States Restrict Private Listings
Private listings and networks remain a hot-button issue in real estate, one where sharp lines are being drawn—with MLSs playing...
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Buyer Settlements
A federal judge in Chicago has granted preliminary approval to settlement agreements with more than 20 real estate companies in...
Zillow, MRED and Compass Argue Over Discovery as Judge Sets Schedule for Moving Forward
The “high-stakes” Chicago-based legal battle between Zillow, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass continued to evolve today as parties...
Lower Competition, More Opportunity: Why Jacksonville Stands Out for First-Time Buyers This Spring
Above, Jared Oliver Like most experienced residential real estate professionals, Jared Oliver knows his territory as well as—or better than—everyone....
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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