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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Mortgage Mix: Applications Fall as Rates Rise; Fannie Accepting Crypto-Backed Mortgages
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday...
Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level in 2026 Following Launch of Iranian Conflict
The commencement of the war with Iran caused further damage to consumer sentiment in March, according to the latest Survey...
The Source Behind the Search: How to Explain Your MLS to Homebuyers and Sellers
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a person can make. Agents and brokers don’t...
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...
Mortgage Rates Face Another Increase as Middle East Conflict Continues to Brew
While conflict continues to brew in the Middle East, mortgage rates continue to rise due to the war’s effect on...
ARMLS to Transition to Independent Board Governance
ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) has announced that shareholders and the board of directors have approved new corporate governance...
Another Fed Governor Says Rates Should be Held Steady ‘For Some Time’
While many across the industry were predicting interest rate cuts and a transition to a more balanced economy in 2026,...
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...
The Egregious Takedown of Real Estate Transparency
An open letter directed to MLS providers by Compass, Redfin and Rocket Mortgage was made public last week. It represents...
3 Ways Agents Can Build Trust in the First Conversation
In today’s market, trust is often the deciding factor in whether a client chooses to move forward with an agent or keep looking. And that trust is usually built, or lost, in the very first conversation. Read more.
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