Compass Closes Anywhere Deal Amid Anonymous Reports of ‘Overruled’ DOJ Staff Concerns
The industry-shaking deal by Compass to acquire Anywhere officially closed today, creating a $10 billion brokerage behemoth that is likely ...
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2025’s Biggest Stories in Real Estate: Part Two
Editor’s note: this story is part two of a two-part series—read part one here. 2025 was another whirlwind year for ...
Louisiana Brokers Challenge NAR’s ‘Anticompetitive’ MLS Restrictions in Antitrust Case
Four Louisiana real estate brokers have filed a supplemental motion in federal court, seeking to add newly available legal authority ...
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and CRMLS Butt Heads Over Licensing Agreement
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has been unafraid to challenge other industry figures. Reffkin has been an outspoken critic of the ...
Balancing Transparency and Flexibility in a Changing Real Estate Landscape
Above, from left: Colette Stevenson, Holly Mabery, Marco Fregenal, Art Carter and Charlie Oppler. Photo by AJ Canaria. In a panel ...
Canopy MLS Implements Policy Changes to Expand Seller Listing Options
Canopy MLS has announced the approval of policy and system changes to expand seller listing options by its board of ...
Federal Judge Denies NWMLS in Antitrust Legal Battle with Compass
A federal judge dealt a blow to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) on Wednesday, denying its attempt to halt ...
Court Report: Zillow and Compass Spar over 39,000 Documents; Homie’s Lawsuit Dismissed
The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. ...
‘Unilateral Decision:’ Zillow Denies Conspiracy, Denounces Compass’ ‘Scheme’
In its first substantive court response to Compass’ lawsuit over the company’s new listing rules, Zillow pushed back strongly on ...
Compass to Share Its Private Exclusives With Rivals, on Two Conditions
Compass is opening the door to its exclusive listings—but only halfway. The brokerage announced Friday that it will share all ...
RISMedia Headliners: Innovating for the Future
Succeeding in the new year will take more than determination and hard work—it will require utilizing technology that facilitates efficiency and increased business. In this in-depth feature, real estate tech leaders share the innovations they believe will give agents and brokers a competitive advantage in 2026. Read more.
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