Court merges 2 class-action cases against Zillow
To “enhance fairness to all parties,” a Seattle judge approved a motion to combine two cases alleging RICO and RESPA violations related to Zillow Home Loans.
December 11, 2025
Industry News
The trends, shifts and services affecting the industry as a whole.
- 2 big promotions at eXp; Hanna COO elected to RE commissionZoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko is now eXp’s CTO, and Holly Mabery is named chief brokerage officer. Plus, Annie Hanna Cestra to chair Pennsylvania RE commission.December 10, 2025
- FTC targets rental software companies in new warning letterThe companies’ technology may be blocking property managers and owners from accurately marketing home rental prices, the agency said.December 9, 2025
- How much of America’s housing is owned by corporations?An analysis of 500 urban counties found that 1 in 11 parcels is corporate-owned, but the share is much higher in areas where “mega-investors” have proliferated.December 8, 2025
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- FHFA director faces investigation; key housing survey scrappedA watchdog agency will review whether FHFA officials “misused” federal resources to target political foes; Fannie Mae discontinues its National Housing Survey.December 5, 2025
- The Ten: Private listings in the spotlight — and the courtroomDivisions over private listings deepened in 2025, with major industry players going head-to-head and others warning of the risks to a fair and open market.December 5, 2025
- CoStar won’t fight Zillow’s request to move copyright caseInstead of opposing the transfer, CoStar General Counsel Gene Boxer said the company is looking forward to “holding Zillow to account in its own backyard.”Updated December 4, 2025
- The Ten: Wasn’t the industry promised a fresh start in 2025?To understand the forces that shaped this year, we’re looking back at 2025’s massive M&As, private listings drama, and yes — seemingly unending lawsuits.December 3, 2025
- Sitzer/Burnett appeals case nears final judgmentAs final briefs are filed, it’s up to the U.S. Court of Appeals to decide whether the arguments merit unwinding the case that shook the industry.December 2, 2025
- New leaders at TTR Sotheby’s; IRE appoints SVP of growthThe luxury brokerage appoints a new chairman, CEO and president. Plus, Rayse’s ex-CRO takes on an advisory role and accepts a new job at Inside Real Estate.December 2, 2025
- Why did Zillow remove climate data from its home listings?The home search site is pointing users elsewhere for climate risk info, a move it says aligns with “varying” MLS rules. But what those rules are is not clear.Updated December 3, 2025
- Court merges FTC, state cases against Zillow and RedfinThe Federal Trade Commission and five states claim a rental listings partnership formed by the two companies earlier this year violates antitrust laws.December 1, 2025
- NAR rulemaking among ‘biggest systemic risks’ to the industryDan 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
- Compass v. Zillow hearing: Who made the stronger case?In their closing arguments, attorneys for the two companies addressed claims of collusion, harm to Compass and more. Now a judge will decide what happens next.November 25, 2025
- Rising insurance costs are chipping away at home valuesHigh premiums are dragging down home values by $40K+ in areas at greater risk of extreme weather events, a National Bureau of Economic Research study found.November 25, 2025
- RealPage, DOJ reach settlement in antitrust lawsuitThough RealPage must meet a handful of requirements under the proposed settlement, the tech company won’t face any financial penalties.November 24, 2025
- Zillow CEO: There’s no boycott — ‘Compass is a partner’At a hearing in Compass v. Zillow this week, Jeremy Wacksman countered the more fiery testimony of Compass’ CEO, denying a conspiracy and touting transparency.November 22, 2025
- NAR’s vow to brokerages: ‘New level of accountability’ comingAfter a year of absorbing feedback from the industry’s largest brokerages, NAR leaders say the trade organization is ready to “move forward collectively.”November 22, 2025
- Compass CEO: Zillow, NAR, MLSs ‘profit from the work of others’Robert Reffkin testified this week at a hearing in Compass v. Zillow, portraying the portal and organized real estate as bullies that limit agent choice.November 21, 2025
- Will NAR’s MLS policy changes impact mandatory membership cases?An attorney in Michigan’s Hardy case argued that NAR “is essentially admitting” that its previous MLS policy violated antitrust law.November 21, 2025
- Compass attacks Zillow’s ‘weapons of choice’ in key hearingOn day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.November 20, 2025
- Zillow equates MRED’s private listings to ‘digital redlining’The search portal — and PLN opponent — released an analysis of MLS listings in Chicagoland suggesting that private listings reinforce racial segregation.Updated November 22, 2025
