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The Federal Trade Commission and five states claim a rental listings partnership formed by the two companies earlier this year violates antitrust laws.

Dan 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.

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.

High 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.

Though RealPage must meet a handful of requirements under the proposed settlement, the tech company won’t face any financial penalties.

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.

After a year of absorbing feedback from the industry’s largest brokerages, NAR leaders say the trade organization is ready to “move forward collectively.”

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.

An attorney in Michigan’s Hardy case argued that NAR “is essentially admitting” that its previous MLS policy violated antitrust law.

On day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.

The search portal — and PLN opponent — released an analysis of MLS listings in Chicagoland suggesting that private listings reinforce racial segregation.

Amended filing in the Taylor case adds new defendants and confidential witness statements claiming Flex agents are pushed to steer clients to Zillow Home Loans.

With no access to Oct. or Nov. employment data before its meeting, a rate cut is uncertain. Plus, Dems want Pulte investigated; new CFPB head nominated; more.

REX asks SCOTUS to reconsider reviewing its antitrust lawsuit against NAR and Zillow. Plus, authorities ask for court guidance in an agent sex trafficking case.

A fatigued DOJ and regulator inaction may embolden legally risky industry practices. It’s up to consumers to push for change, CPC’s Stephen Brobeck believes.

The first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.

The firms appointed chief strategy officers this week as Elliman eyes global growth, BHS focuses on operations. Plus, Mary Frances Coleman joins American REA.

Plus, Fannie Mae tosses minimum credit score requirements; FHFA’s inspector general is fired; Treasury Secretary says Fed can end “housing recession”; more.

Watch the conversation as Errol Samuelson shares the “real significance” of Zillow’s ChatGPT integration and explains why IDX rules need to evolve.

As extreme climate events intensify, rising insurance costs and shrinking coverage are reshaping where — and how — Americans can afford to buy and own homes.