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.

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MLS’s new listing options obscure price history, days on market
Canopy MLS’s “Limited Exposure” setting, which also excludes listings from feeds, is designed to offer flexibility and “restore fairness for everyone involved.”
September 12, 2025
Appeals court rejects new evidence in Sitzer/Burnett case
NAR and others will need to clean up and resubmit their briefs by Sept. 15. Law professor (and appellant) Tanya Monestier called the ruling a “critical” win.
Updated September 11, 2025
Coldwell Banker CEO denies ‘reversing course’ on private listings
Kamini Lane says her stance hasn’t changed — but in the few cases where listing privately makes sense, her brokerage is committed to providing the best tools.
September 8, 2025
The American Real Estate Association is coming into its own
Now at 10k members — with no help from Compass — American REA is ready to hire, step up growth and “coexist peacefully with NAR,” says Co-founder Jason Haber.
September 3, 2025
Bright offering its homegrown tech to brokers, other MLSs
“We have intimate knowledge of what the industry needs,” a Bright exec said. Plus, selling its products means more revenue and richer offerings for subscribers.
September 3, 2025
‘Ask T3’: NAR CEO vows to ‘outrun irrelevance’
Watch the conversation as Nykia Wright reflects on her tenure so far, what the trade group is working on and her biggest goal for the next year.
September 2, 2025
CEO calls for MLS freedom from Realtor control
Anne Marie DeCatsye, who is working to decouple her association and MLS, says she’s “astounded” that associations tie their value — and finances — to their MLS.
August 20, 2025