MRED scores ‘important victory’ in legal battle with Zillow
A judge has denied the portal’s request for a preliminary injunction, but “the case continues,” Zillow said. “Today’s ruling is not the final word.”
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- More Sitzer/Burnett appeals tossed by 8th CircuitAppellate judges ruled on Sept. 15 — again — to uphold the settlements approved by the lower court. This is the third judgment to affirm since mid-August.September 15, 2026
- Howard Hanna promotes longtime execs to support ‘ongoing growth’Leah Gibbons was named chief of staff, and Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed SVP of operations. Plus, Discovery Land Co. hires new East Coast leader.September 15, 2026
- Zillow Preview adds new partner with RealScout integrationThe partnership, announced six months after Preview first debuted, is expected to launch before the end of the year to help “agents win,” the companies said.September 15, 2026
- Real estate groups join up to push housing policies forwardA coalition of 14 housing and real estate partners has launched the Let America Build campaign to raise consumer awareness of supply and affordability issues.September 15, 2026
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- Compass begins ‘next chapter’ with global division launchThe division gives Compass clients a path for conducting transactions internationally while retaining the service they are used to in the U.S., the firm said.September 14, 2026
- KW enters Montenegro; Elliman, BHS add veteran agentsKW’s first market center in the Balkan country will open in Q4. Plus, NY agents with five decades of combined experience join BHS; Elliman adds Florida agent.September 14, 2026
- Southwest Florida’s largest Realtor association appoints new CEOJohn Leonardi joins RPCRA from Buffalo Niagara Realtors. Plus, Bright unveils “AI Academy”; Hive MLS-RealReports alliance grows; ABoR marks 100 years in Texas.Updated September 15, 2026
- Hispanic wealth has risen, homeownership rate has notNAHREP’s 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth report outlines new goals for the next 10 years, while cautioning that federal policies may inhibit progress.September 14, 2026
- Best time to buy a home arriving ‘a bit earlier’ this fallNationally, the best week to buy starts Sept. 27, Realtor.com found. But local conditions vary, with the ideal week arriving later in the season in some areas.September 14, 2026
- The industry is changing, but an agent’s core job is notWith the industry stuck in a years-long low-demand cycle, real estate agents from around the country say they are sticking to one key truism to make it through.September 12, 2026
- $300M team aligns with Real to ‘do what we do best’The Clayton Coastal Group adds 37 agents to Real. Plus, The Agency’s Jeff Barnett expands title; agent returns to REMAX Gold; Corcoran Horizon opens new office.September 12, 2026
- Did lending standards overcorrect after the financial crisis?A recent Pew study argues that lending policies, which tightened in the late 2000s, are preventing many Americans from getting mortgages despite reduced risks.September 11, 2026
- IRES elevates longtime leader to CEO; The Agency adds regional VPMonths after moving into the COO role, Julie Dahl is now IRES MLS’s new CEO. Plus, 20-year industry vet Jim Lonergan to oversee regional sales at The Agency.September 11, 2026
- Fed ‘will most likely hike’ rates after ‘surprise’ inflation dataInflation, a top focus for the central bank, rose in August, with core inflation higher than expected. Analysts now put the odds of a rate hike at nearly 90%.September 11, 2026
- Mortgage rates top 7% as odds of a Fed hike surgeDaily rates hit 7.07% on Thursday, and analysts increasingly expect to see a rate hike next week. Meanwhile, existing home sales and mortgage applications fell.September 10, 2026
- CMLS adds advocacy leader to help guide ‘the future of MLS’Cameron Kinzer joins CMLS from Boise Regional Realtors. Plus, Mainstream Realtors names Greg Phillips president; Jamie Huggins becomes a regional leader at C21.September 10, 2026
- Can buyers time the market? Study says buying now is the best betFor about 3 in 5 home shoppers, it is better financially to buy immediately instead of delaying, according to an AD Mortgage analysis of over 20 years of data.September 10, 2026
- Appeals court upholds dismissal of NAR mandatory membership suitThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a Texas broker’s lawsuit accusing NAR and state and local associations of antitrust violations.September 9, 2026
- Perchwell completes ‘next-gen’ conversion for Alabama MLSThe full transition of Baldwin MLS’s legacy system to the Perchwell platform marks a new milestone for the company as it looks to expand to new markets.September 9, 2026
- Sotheby’s 2 largest franchises are now company-ownedThe acquisition of the brand’s biggest franchises by sales volume follows the addition of 8 subsidiaries via July’s acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective.September 9, 2026
- Coldwell Banker appoints new CMO; PLACE adds mortgage leaderLindsay Listanski will now occupy the brokerage’s C-Suite. Plus, Chad Smith named CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE; Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad board; more.September 9, 2026
- Will data centers impact housing? The picture is still fuzzyThere are many strong opinions about the proliferation of data centers, but so far, the impact on the residential real estate market appears to be minimal.September 9, 2026
- Warburg transitions to CIRE; Raleigh team joins CompassAfter rebranding from Coldwell Banker Warburg to Warburg at Compass in July, the firm is now operating as Christie’s International Real Estate in NYC.September 8, 2026
