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One Compass-affiliated brokerage leader said the ruling brought “a sense of satisfaction,” while others just hope for more clarity and stability going forward.

Rikki Tremblay was named VP, principal accounting officer, as Zillow’s chief accounting officer prepares to retire. Plus, Key Mortgage appoints new SVP.

Compass’ walled-garden strategy could set off a private inventory race — but the open ecosystem has an opportunity to become its most powerful counterweight.

The portals said their partnership, which they first announced in May, will create a new standard for housing market transparency through collaboration.

The groups want state attorneys general to launch targeted investigations. Plus, Trump nominates FHA commissioner; new affordable housing bill introduced; more.

The firm’s NYC agents can get a $1K digital marketing package if they remove listings from StreetEasy before the portal’s policy updates take effect Sept. 17.

Appellate judges ruled on Sept. 15 — again — to uphold the settlements approved by the lower court. This is the third judgment to affirm since mid-August.

A judge has denied the portal’s request for a preliminary injunction, but “the case continues,” Zillow said. “Today’s ruling is not the final word.”

Leah Gibbons was named chief of staff, and Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed SVP of operations. Plus, Discovery Land Co. hires new East Coast leader.

The partnership, announced six months after Preview first debuted, is expected to launch before the end of the year to help “agents win,” the companies said.

A coalition of 14 housing and real estate partners has launched the Let America Build campaign to raise consumer awareness of supply and affordability issues.

Felix Kusch, a real estate executive who previously oversaw two European home search portals, has been tapped “to get Homes.com to No. 1.”

NAHREP’s 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth report outlines new goals for the next 10 years, while cautioning that federal policies may inhibit progress.

A recent Pew study argues that lending policies, which tightened in the late 2000s, are preventing many Americans from getting mortgages despite reduced risks.

Months after moving into the COO role, Julie Dahl is now IRES MLS’s new CEO. Plus, 20-year industry vet Jim Lonergan to oversee regional sales at The Agency.

Cameron Kinzer joins CMLS from Boise Regional Realtors. Plus, Mainstream Realtors names Greg Phillips president; Jamie Huggins becomes a regional leader at C21.

For about 3 in 5 home shoppers, it is better financially to buy immediately instead of delaying, according to an AD Mortgage analysis of over 20 years of data.

Lindsay Listanski will now occupy the brokerage’s C-Suite. Plus, Chad Smith named CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE; Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad board; more.

Compass and NWMLS framed their recent settlement as “pro-consumer,” but neither serves buyers and sellers — they serve agents, who were the big winners.

After a year with Corcoran, Jamie Gagliano returns to Douglas Elliman as COO of brokerage. Plus, Vesta Home appoints Michael El-Saleh as VP of national sales.