Industry News

After testing out a limited pilot program in eight major markets, HouseCanary’s partnership with the search giant is expanding across all 50 states.

The settlements appear close to final approval. Plus, CoStar says Zillow’s trying to “avoid accountability” in copyright case; VU asks court to toss RESPA suit.

CoStar, which operates competing portal Homes.com, filed a brief on Wednesday saying the court shouldn’t reward Zillow’s “own anticompetitive conduct.”

Wendy Forsythe climbs the ranks after 2 years as CMO. Plus, Dan Firda now CEO at Brands by Integra; Sotheby’s names regional leader; NTREIS hires MLS tech exec.

A recent WAV Group white paper seeks to reframe the debate dividing the industry by comparing coming-soon and private listings to a company’s IPO preparation.

The MLS said that while negotiations remain productive, it will not cut any data feeds. Realtracs is also in discussions with three other top search portals.

The iBuyer, which was at risk of being bumped from the NYSE due to its low share price, is implementing a 1-for-10 split slated to take effect next week.

The court said the portal’s request for the allegedly “conspiratorial communications” was “unduly burdensome," but agreed to extend Zillow's TRO against MRED.

Consumers already question agent commissions and value. The industry’s messy public battles are only serving to further damage our credibility.

Two U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to the federal agency requesting a review of potentially “deceptive” referral practices on Zillow and other platforms.

Bill Pulte will still lead the housing agency while serving as acting director of national intelligence. Plus, Fed faces “credibility” threat; CFPB sued; more.

Agents working with sellers must make listings “available to the general public” concurrent with any public marketing, such as lawn signs or social media posts.

Lucy Wood will now oversee Oregon markets as part of her expanded role. Plus, HAAR taps new CEO; Debbye Tyler to drive United’s growth efforts in Chicago; more.

The Tennessee-based MLS threatened to cut the portal's feed on June 1 because it was violating Realtracs’ IDX rules. Zillow now has another week to comply.

The all-cash deal reflects Berkshire Hathaway’s “commitment to housing” as the company aims to “to deliver the dream of homeownership,” CEO Greg Abel said.

CoStar will gain access to “deep relationships across the homebuilding industry” as it bolsters its position in the new home market, CEO Andy Florance said.

Amid public disagreements between brokerages, portals and MLSs about “objective criteria” for the display of listings, NAR hopes to provide clarity.

Using the MLS system to restrict access, punish competitors or advance one's interests at the expense of the market costs the consumer more than anyone else.

The Tennessee-based MLS is the second to claim Zillow is violating its IDX rules, and it says the portal has until June 1 to comply — or lose listing access.

Rocket exec Joe Rath discusses the Compass deal, Redfin’s stance on transparency, Varun Krishna’s “great relationship” with Glenn Kelman and more.