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It was like Coke bought Pepsi when Zillow bought Trulia a decade ago, declaring a truce in what was then its biggest battle for home search dominance.

New broker group says the association must put words into action if it hopes to “quiet the masses that believe NAR is lip servicing the changes being made.”

The brokerage is requesting blog post drafts allegedly written in mid-April 2025. Meanwhile, a seven-year floor plans case comes to an end.

The working group of 15 executives representing roughly 100K agents is pushing for "real changes" around finances, governance and legally vulnerable policies.

Zillow’s ChatGPT integration has sparked conversations about innovation, transparency and how the industry should navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.

MLSs and other leaders scramble to understand the implications of this first-of-its kind push into the AI space — and how to ensure listing data is protected.

With national housing data delayed by the government shutdown, the performance of the top homebuilder provides at least a partial view of what’s going on.

The portal said CoStar, which acquired the 3D tech in April, did not renew Zillow’s Matterport agreement — but CoStar says that’s not the case.

Lower courts had ruled that Zillow and the National Association of Realtors did not conspire to conceal non-MLS listings. Those rulings will now stand.

Stephen Miran warns of an “urgent” need for cuts — and wants the Fed to go big at its next meeting. Plus, a key housing bill advances; CFPB nears its final days

The brokerage CEO says agents are being asked to give up their rights. The MLS perspective? We’re putting “money back in the pockets” of those who provide data.

As climate disasters increase, insurers are retreating, leaving homeowners with fewer, costlier options — and causing home sales to fall out of contract.

Russ Cofano, a former proptech CEO and eXp president/general counsel, has teamed up with real estate marketing leader Amit Kulkarni to form Alloy Advisors.

The judge denied the portal’s request to further depose Robert Reffkin, however. Separately, Zillow says Compass hasn’t offered “evidence of irreparable harm.”

Plus, Nosalek attorneys get paid, and the San Diego Association of Realtors’ ex-CEO nears a deal in his wrongful termination lawsuit.

Plus, HUD rolls out politicized messaging about the government shutdown; NAR pushes for a quick resolution amid “potential real-life impacts” on real estate.

The portal asked for another 2-hour deposition following Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere. Separately, Zillow’s hearing request in a copyright case was granted.

Tech and brokerage leader Stacey Onnen joins HomeSmart; MBA announces 9 promotions as COO Marcia Davies prepares to leave; Kimber White now president at NAMB.

On Oct. 1, Rocket Companies completed its $14.2B acquisition of mortgage rival Mr. Cooper, calling it “the largest independent mortgage deal in history.”

The legal action brought by attorneys general in Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Virginia and Washington state comes a day after the FTC filed its own lawsuit.