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The winners? Zillow and its launch partners, who gain a recruiting advantage. The losers? Small independents — and MLSs, who should see this as a wake-up call.

The MLS-friendly product will launch with Keller Williams, HSoA, REMAX, Side and United Real Estate, offering leads and financial incentives to listing agents.

Shay Artzi is now chief technology officer at Compass International Holdings. Plus, CoStar adds independent board member; E&V Florida’s CEO leaves post.

The bipartisan legislation could face roadblocks in the House. Plus, the president signs two housing-related orders; DOJ to appeal Fed subpoena block; more.

In a March 11 filing, Zillow reiterated a request to pause the Taylor case. Meanwhile, five Gibson deals were appealed; Anywhere settlement approved in Tuccori.

After tangling with activist investors over criticism of Homes.com, CoStar said it had engaged a firm specializing in “high-profile reputational attacks.”

Hal Gavzie brings 25-plus years of brokerage leadership experience to Howard Hanna NYC. Plus, Zumper appoints a new CEO; longtime MLS leader embraces new role.

The iBuyer has 6 months to return to compliance with NYSE rules after its share price fell below $1 for 30 days. It will also “consider available alternatives.”

Legislation prohibiting selective marketing of residential properties has cleared the state’s House and Senate and is expected to be signed by the governor.

A bipartisan housing package advanced this week in the Senate. Meanwhile, another bill targets investor activity in areas hit by natural disasters.

Shayne Fairley steps into the role formerly held by Merri Jo Cowen. Plus, Sotheby’s Canada names new president; IVRE appoints chief growth officer; more.

A new bill focused on home equity investment contracts underscores a widening fight — and rising scrutiny of a model built around appreciation, not interest.

The mortgage giant ended the year strong with two major acquisitions and loan volumes at a 3-year high. “We're hitting every key milestone,” the CEO said.

Rocket agreed to begin immediately displaying the brokerage’s “Coming Soon” listings on Redfin — reversing Redfin’s earlier pledge to bar such listings.

Anywhere’s top accounting exec is now CAO at Compass. Plus, Zillow elevates rentals, comms leaders; BPP installs board members; DeCaro Auctions names a new CEO.

CoStar CEO Andy Florance reiterated support for the Homes.com business model during a Feb. 24 investor call, dubbing it the “global best practice” for portals.

A new Consumer Policy Center report says referral fees charged by companies like Zillow and Realtor.com reinforce high commissions.

As AI becomes more embedded in transactions, MLSs are pursuing a “license, not lawsuit” strategy to create guardrails, protect consumers — and limit legal risk.

Several U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern over the merger’s speedy closing. Plus, SCOTUS strikes down tariffs; a new step in Fannie, Freddie IPO; more.

The Taylor case, filed in September 2025, claims Zillow Flex agents are pushed to steer clients to Zillow Home Loans — allegations the home search giant denies.