Industry News

From the Inman Connect stage to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the CEOs of CoStar, Realtor.com and Compass took hits at the home search giant this week.

The latest announcements on trade signal a period of continued uncertainty for builders and the economy. Meanwhile, NAR applauds two federal housing bills.

In just three weeks, nearly 200,000 people clicked the new “Get Prequalified” button on Redfin listings, sending new purchase leads to the mortgage giant.

The suit revolves around nearly 50,000 watermarked rental images that CoStar alleges Zillow is using illegally — and syndicating to Redfin and Realtor.com.

Ryan Weyandt, who resigned from his leadership position at the nonprofit in December 2024, is also facing unrelated felony charges in Minnesota.

Watch the conversation with Ed Zorn, CRMLS VP and general counsel, as he shares his take on several pending lawsuits and the fate of the Sitzer/Burnett appeal.

VP of Legal Affairs Leslie Nettleford-Freeman hired to protect the Realtor brand. Plus, MoxiWorks appoints chief customer officer; Fannie Mae adds board member.

After “a very productive talk,” Trump said he believes the Fed chair is ready to cut interest rates. The president previously pushed for Powell to resign.

The iBuyer’s new Cash Plus program offers sellers an upfront payment and “potential future profits” if resale proceeds exceed acquisition and renovation costs.

Founder and CEO Andy Florance celebrated the company’s 57th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth during a July 22 call with investors.

An Australian financial publication reported last week that Damian Eales is being considered for the CEO job at REA Group, which operates realestate.com.au.

After sitting below $1 for months, the iBuyer’s stock was up as much as 441% in the past week. The company is also seeking approval for a reverse stock split.

Loan officers, agents and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

AARP — one key proponent of the law — called it “a critical step forward” in protecting homeowners “from deceptive and predatory real estate practices."

A new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.

While the president reportedly drafted a letter firing Jerome Powell, he told reporters he doesn’t intend to follow through — unless there’s cause.

A 2024 lawsuit accused the defendants of conspiring to boycott flat-fee brokerage Homie, but a judge said it was filed too late and failed to prove its claims.

Andy Florance has taken to social media to rebuke Zillow’s listing standards and “outrageous bullying.” But some agents are also unhappy with Homes.com.

HOA Warranty, a growing startup, aims to keep sales on track by offering protection against unexpected special assessments in buildings with low HOA reserves.

Internal dissent at the Fed continues. Meanwhile, the president extended his tariff deadline and the FHFA introduced a major credit score policy change.