Andrea V. Brambila

Director, News Reporting

Andrea has covered the real estate industry since 2009, specializing in legal and policy issues affecting associations, MLSs and brokerages. Her award-winning journalism at Inman was recognized for its accuracy and fairness, and her articles have been cited as reputable sources in legal filings and prominent mainstream publications. A San Francisco native, Andrea earned her master's degree at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and moonlights as a karate instructor and genealogist.

The Ten: With resistance growing, NAR focuses on value, trust
Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms.
December 17, 2025
NAR rulemaking among ‘biggest systemic risks’ to the industry
Dan Duffy, CEO of United Real Estate, explains why NAR reforms need to go further and shares the “new paradigm” he and other leaders hope to see.
November 26, 2025
REX isn't giving up on a Supreme Court hearing
REX asks SCOTUS to reconsider reviewing its antitrust lawsuit against NAR and Zillow. Plus, authorities ask for court guidance in an agent sex trafficking case.
November 18, 2025
Zillow blasts Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ ahead of hearing
The first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.
November 13, 2025
Alexander brothers detail defamation claims against The Real Deal
The Nov. 3 complaint seeks $500M in damages, alleging TRD ran “false and misleading stories” accusing the brothers of rape. They are currently awaiting trial.
Updated November 12, 2025
Class certification in homebuyer commissions case hits a wall
The judge in the Batton case berated plaintiffs over the inclusion of sellers in their proposed class, but suggested two possible paths forward.
November 4, 2025
Judge denies Zillow request to block Compass agent testimony
The agent, who was told she violated Zillow's private listing ban, will testify in November. Plus, a new claim in eXp misconduct case; Batton damages revised.
October 31, 2025
Brokers to NAR: Fix these 6 core areas to ‘restore trust’
New broker group says the association must put words into action if it hopes to “quiet the masses that believe NAR is lip servicing the changes being made.”
October 27, 2025
New broker group demands accountability from NAR
The working group of 15 executives representing roughly 100K agents is pushing for "real changes" around finances, governance and legally vulnerable policies.
October 25, 2025
NAR policies ‘didn’t contemplate’ AI — so now what?
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration has sparked conversations about innovation, transparency and how the industry should navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.
October 24, 2025
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration forces industry reckoning
MLSs and other leaders scramble to understand the implications of this first-of-its kind push into the AI space — and how to ensure listing data is protected.
October 22, 2025
A surprise move from CMLS to NTREIS; 2 Texas associations merge
The former COO at CMLS makes a sudden shift, and two Texas associations join forces in the Fort Worth area. Plus, a Stellar MLS subsidiary gains a new ally.
October 9, 2025
Court orders Compass to share Anywhere deal docs with Zillow
The judge denied the portal’s request to further depose Robert Reffkin, however. Separately, Zillow says Compass hasn’t offered “evidence of irreparable harm.”
October 7, 2025
FTC lawsuit paused amid shutdown; CoStar hits back at Zillow
Plus, Nosalek attorneys get paid, and the San Diego Association of Realtors’ ex-CEO nears a deal in his wrongful termination lawsuit.
October 6, 2025
5 more settlements granted preliminary approval in Gibson
Deals reached with Howard Hanna, William Raveis, EXIT, Windermere and Lyon will add $40M to the fund earmarked for home sellers’ antitrust claims nationwide.
October 3, 2025
Zillow wants to further question Compass CEO in listings case
The portal asked for another 2-hour deposition following Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere. Separately, Zillow’s hearing request in a copyright case was granted.
October 2, 2025
FTC sues Zillow and Redfin over rentals deal
The federal agency alleges the real estate giants broke antitrust laws when Zillow paid $100 million to become Redfin’s exclusive multifamily listings provider.
September 30, 2025
Batton suit seeks class status, estimates billions in damages
Millions of homebuyers could seek tens of billions in monetary relief if a court grants class certification in a case that mirrors Sitzer/Burnett and others.
September 29, 2025
Newly branded portal aims to rival Zillow, Homes.com — with MLS backing
The Broker Public Portal has launched Cribio, a search platform with a consumer-first mandate that shares data back to its broker and MLS owners.
September 26, 2025
Former Zillow vet sues, alleges misconduct ‘double standard’
Samuel Herrera accuses Zillow of overlooking sexual harassment complaints against white execs while retaliating against him for reporting race discrimination.
September 23, 2025