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.

Louisiana association matches NTREIS payments – for Realtors only
NWLAR’s CEO says the move reaffirms “the MLS as the best point of entry for listings” and signals strong support for “the value of Realtor membership.”
July 17, 2026
Can NAR build an ethics-monitoring tool — and will it?
The trade association’s use of AI for trademark enforcement is raising questions about whether such tools could also help flag member-posted unethical content.
July 16, 2026
Lofty launches ‘CIPA Defense Program,’ sues ‘serial litigant’
The proptech firm says brokerages are receiving templated demand letters alleging California Invasion of Privacy Act violations. Lofty is fighting back.
July 13, 2026
NAR’s pre-market guidance stresses broker responsibility
Sellers decide their listing’s level of exposure, NAR says. But brokers should explain how each option serves their best interest — and get disclosures signed.
Updated July 10, 2026
Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’
The court ruled that disputes over key facts remained unresolved and should not be decided ahead of the trial, which is set for August 24.
July 9, 2026
MetroTex to match NTREIS broker payments ‘dollar for dollar’
The NTREIS shareholder says the announcement "represents a significant investment in the future of organized real estate.” NWLAR is considering a similar move.
Updated July 9, 2026
MLSs ‘a priority’ for NAR’s political advocacy
NAR’s lobbying muscle is focused on ensuring MLSs aren’t classified as data brokers — but are recognized by federal agencies as “procompetitive infrastructure.”
July 9, 2026
Texas’ largest MLS to pay brokers in ‘deliberate pivot’
The launch of NTREIS Rewards, which echoes earlier actions by other mega MLSs, aims to make broker participants “the focal point of the organization’s purpose.”
July 7, 2026
$100K for antitrust: NAR explains new MLS insurance coverage
Cyber liability? Crime loss? Antitrust allegations? New insurance offerings aim to protect associations and MLSs from these concerns and others, NAR said.
July 7, 2026
Pre-market, office exclusive listings guidance underway, NAR says
The new recommendations will cover marketing strategies, disclosure forms, CCP compliance assessments and state-level legislation, among other topics.
July 3, 2026
NAR trades MLS advisory board for ‘work groups’
One new group will tackle listing broker attribution, IDX and VOW policy modernization, and the “reimagining” of mandatory policies in the NAR MLS handbook.
July 2, 2026
NAR: We are not abandoning MLSs
In a closed meeting, the trade group defended its new approach to partnering with MLSs and explained the actions it has taken so far in 2026.
July 1, 2026
Compass transaction fees under fire in new class-action suit
Homebuyers in Florida are alleging that the modification of their purchase contract to include a $475 brokerage fee was both “illegal” and “unreasonable.”
June 26, 2026
NAR to MLSs: ‘Help us protect the Realtor brand’
An association attorney said NAR is stepping up trademark enforcement. “We don't want ‘Realtor’ to become synonymous with ‘real estate professional.’”
June 25, 2026
Damian Eales: Private listings are a 'right side of history' test
At the MLS Forum in D.C. last week, the Realtor.com CEO described the shift toward a market “where information is not shared” as “almost incomprehensible.”
June 24, 2026
NAR rejects proposal to disclose Realtor knowledge gaps
Nearly an hour was spent debating the idea, with some calling it an “ethical duty” as others said it would “create ‘ahas’ or ‘gotchas’” in NAR’s Code of Ethics.
June 19, 2026
NAR leader on PLNs: Consumer should be ‘able to see everything’
Newly elected first vice president Pete Kopf stressed the importance of protecting consumer interests — and responsive leadership — in remarks to directors.
June 18, 2026
NAR: Stop calling yourself a ‘top Realtor’
The association’s trademark lawyer told attendees at NAR’s midyear meetings that Realtor is not a job title — and encouraged members to report use violations.
June 17, 2026
NAR revises down home sale, mortgage rate forecasts — again
NAR’s chief economist initially expected existing home sales to jump 14% in 2026. But after a lackluster spring, he no longer believes that’s in the cards.
June 16, 2026
AI is shrinking the knowledge gap between agents, consumers
At NAR’s midyear conference, real estate pros were urged to adopt AI now — despite a lack of clarity around who’s responsible if something goes wrong.
June 16, 2026