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The home search site’s CEO, Damian Eales, touts “the most engaged audience in the industry” and support for MLSs as fuel for future growth.

In its latest response to investor criticism, CoStar says demands to offload the portal “demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of our business.”

The revised proposal drops rentals and softens opt-out language. Meanwhile, a similar bill in Washington state has advanced to the Senate Rules Committee.

Hedge fund D. E. Shaw joins Third Point in urging for immediate change at CoStar, warning that CEO Andy Florance’s bet has destroyed shareholder value.

The iBuyer has bulked up it leadership team with new executive roles focused on analytics and strategy; Hanna Gorka to lead CB’s Midwest operations.

The layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.

The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.

A dispute over company documents appears to be resolved. Plus, ex-SDAR CEO, eXp recruiter reach deals in separate cases; ex-Alliance CEO accused of defamation.

The company rejected criticism of its spending and operations, defended its bet on Homes.com, and pointed to improving financials to validate its strategy.

Rajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.

After months of private engagement, activist investor Third Point says CoStar “never intended” to change course and is demanding a board reset, refocus on CRE.

Similar to recent lawsuits filed against Zillow, the homebuyer plaintiffs say they were pressured by agents who steered them toward Rocket’s lending services.

Broad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.

The Fed isn’t expected to cut rates next week. Plus, the CFPB secures temporary funding; report questions corporate home purchase ban; HOMES Act advances.

The former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.

Roshani Sheth’s case was dismissed with prejudice. Plus, Zillow and the FTC bicker over discovery; judge blocks a motion filed by Gibson settlement objectors.

The president mentioned his executive action and addressed other housing concerns while speaking at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21.

A real estate agent in Washington state filed a class-action case claiming she and her team were penalized after refusing to refer clients to Zillow Home Loans.

To conclude our series on 2025’s industry influencers, we’re highlighting the people and trends that nearly made the list — and are worth watching in 2026.

Arguments over damages and class standing led the Jan. 14 hearing. A ruling on whether to keep the landmark real estate settlements is expected by mid-2026.